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41st annual Catholic Charismatic Conference to be held July 27-29

LAFAYETTE The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office for the Diocese of Lafayette will be holding its annual conference July 27-29—the last full weekend of July—at the Holiday Inn on North Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette. Father Peter Coughlin will present a priest and deacon session from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27; all priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters are invited to attend free of charge but are asked to register. Registration for the conference is $25 per person and $50 per family for the entire weekend (no individual day breakdown). The conference brochure is available online at www.diolaf.org/charismatic, or further information may be requested by contacting the Office of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at (337) 2653773 on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons. At this conference, the Renewal will continue to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the beginnings of the most recent outpouring of the

Father Peter Coughlin will serve as one of the main speakers at this year’s conference.

charisms and power of the Holy Spirit in the Catholic Church, which spread like wildfire after a Catholic retreat of college students at Duquesne University in 1967. In recent days, many have referred to the Catholic Church as a “sleeping giant” and the Charismatic Renewal in this Diocese calls for all to “Awake!” and become more aware of the present dangers in our world, and to put on the strength of the armor of God to fight the battles now and those to come (Isa 52:1 and Eph

6:13-17) General registration for the conference will open at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, with the evening general session scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with speaker Kerry Bueche. This will be followed by Mass and a healing service led by Father Peter Coughlin, Kerry Bueche, and prayer ministers. Father Coughlin is one of the main speakers for the conference and will be traveling in from Ontario, Canada, where he has previously served as Director and Liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of the Diocese of Ontario. Father Coughlin serves as Executive Director of The Bread of Life Renewal Centre and is editor of the Bread of Life magazine. He leads pilgrimages to Rome, Assisi, Medjugorje and the Holy Land. He is a gifted teacher and conference speaker internationally and has authored Understanding the Charismatic Gifts, The Fire in My Heart, He’s Alive!, Explosion of Fire: Holy Spirit Ministry, The Healing Ministry, and more. He is currently

Congratulations to newly ordained Father William Schambough

by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE Congratulations are extended to Father William Schambough, the most recently ordained priest of the Lafayette Diocese. Father Schambough was ordained by Bishop Michael Jarrell on Saturday, June 23, during ceremonies which took place at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. Father Schambough is the son of Mary Ann and Robert Schambough; he celebrated his first Mass on Sunday, June 24, in his home parish of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Eunice. His appointment as Associate Pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Lafayette went into effect on July 2. continued on page 23

the pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Oakville, Ontario. Kerry Bueche is a Catholic lay evangelist from the HoumaThibodeaux Diocese and founder of the Voice of the Lord Ministries, Inc., which covers workshops, bible foundation, revival, healing services, teaching, and preaching. He is recognized as an outstanding teacher and is well known for his gifts in scripture knowledge, wisdom, word of knowledge and healings, and now has a TV program in the HoumaThibodeaux area. Kerry has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Louisiana for over 30 Kerry Bueche years. The Conference will continue on Saturday, July 28, with registration opening at 8:00 a.m. and a general session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The morning will feature a special sharing by Gloria continued on page 18

Inside this issue

Author Dawn Eden comes to Lafayette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Blessed John XXIII’s hometown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 ULL student shares perspective on Faith & Form exhibit. . . . 26 Charlene Richard Mass to be celebrated Aug. 10. . . . . . . . .33 DRE honored for 32 years of service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Village of Hope dinner supports work of Haiti mission. . . . . . 43

Father William Schambough was ordained to the priesthood for the Lafayette Diocese on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. A native of Eunice, Father Schambough is the son of Mary Ann and Robert Schambough. Photo by P.C. Piazza

Life Awareness vocation discernment retreat. . . . . . . . . . .46

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July Birthdays Fr.. Mark Ledoux Jul. 04 Dcn. Thomas Richard Jul. 04 Fr. Raymond Robitaille Jul. 04 Dcn. Eugene Waguespack Jul. 11 Msgr. Richard Greene, VE Jul. 12 Dcn. Thomas Lindsey Jul. 12 Fr. Gregory Simien Jul. 12 Fr. Lloyd Benoit Jul. 13 Fr. Howard Blessing Jul. 13 Fr. Jerome Frey, CJC Jul. 19 Dcn. Kenneth Waguespack Jul. 19 Fr. William Blanda Jul. 20 Dcn. Nelson Schexnayder Jul. 21 Dcn. Rodless Leleux Jul. 22 Fr. Gregory Downs Jul. 25 Fr. Rex Broussard Jul. 28 Fr. Blaine Clement Jul. 28 Fr. Gary Schexnayder Jul. 28

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Upcoming catechist certification workshops LAFAYETTE On July 27, the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation will offer three separate catechist certification workshops on the grounds of the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. Space is limited and no onsite registrations will be accepted on the day of the workshops, so early registration is recommended. Registration forms may be obtained online at www.diolaf.org, under the office section of Christian Formation. The “Catholic Church” workshop will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon (Level IV: 3 credits, 3 hrs.), with sign-in to begin at 8:30 a.m. Description: As members of the Catho-

lic community of faith, we share in the history and tradition of Christ’s body. This course offers participants insights into Catholic beliefs and traditions such as: Revelation – Scripture & Tradition; Catholic understanding of One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic; the hierarchical structure of the Church and the magisterium; the Communion of Saints; and the Parousia. Part 1 of “Prayer and Spirituality Echoes Module” will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., with sign-in to begin at 9:00 a.m. Sign-in for the Part 2 to begin at 12:00 p.m., with the session scheduled for 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Participants must note that they must attend both Parts 1 and 2 in order to complete the course and receive the entitled credit (Level III: 6 credits, 4 hrs.). “Prayer and Spirituality Echoes Module” explores the relationship with the living God that we call prayer. It places prayer within the context of one’s spirituality, the name given to the entire life lived in response to God’s call. It includes the basic dynamic of prayer as listening and respondcontinued on page 19

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ACADIANA CATHOLIC (ISSN0888-0247) (USPS507-760) is published monthly for $12 per year by the Southwest Press, 1408 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501-5306. Periodical postage paid at Lafayette, LA and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Acadiana Catholic, 1408 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501-5306 Official Monthly Newspaper for the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana Copyright 2012

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From the August 26, 1955 edition of the Southwest Louisiana Register, Msgr. Warren L. Boudreaux (Pastor, St. Peter Parish, New Iberia and Dean of the New Iberia Deanery) conducted the traditional Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet during the annual Shrimp Festival in Delcambre. File photo

The Diocese of Lafayette serves eight civil parishes with a population of 304,921 Catholics. Published monthly. Deadline for news and advertising copy is noon of the 15th day of the month preceding publication. For renewal subscriptions, the name of your church parish and your address label (if available) are requested. The publisher and editor reserve the right to reject, omit or edit any article or letter submitted for publication. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette and/or the Acadiana Catholic cannot be held liable, or in any way responsible for the content of any advertisement printed in this paper.

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Pray for our departed clergy: Fr. George Braquet Jul. 02, 1978 Fr. Francois Bussieres Jul. 05, 1996 Fr. Leslie Prescott Jul. 09, 1998 Fr. Philip Brault Jul. 12, 1981 Fr. Joseph Vaillancourt Jul. 14, 1961 Fr. Jean Lachapelle Jul. 16, 1950

Sunday

Thirteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

Fr. Louis Bertrand Fr. Joseph Nguyen Fr. Alfred Gaudet Fr. Stanley Begnaud Fr. Joseph Lafleur Fr. Anthony Isenberg

Monday

Weekday

St. Thomas

Food for the Journey 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Crowne Plaza Hotel Lafayette

Wednesday

St. Elizabeth of Portugal Independence Day

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Jul. 19, 1996 Jul. 21, 2003 Jul. 24, 1989 Jul. 24, 1985 Jul. 26, 1970 Jul. 27, 1954

Tuesday

Thursday

St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria

Friday

First Friday St. Maria Goretti

Saturday

First Saturday Blessed Virgin Mary

Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

Novena to honor the Blessed Mother 6:00 PM Mass Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Lafayette

St. Augustine Zhao Rong and companions

Weekday

St. Benedict

Weekday

St. Henry

Novena to honor the Blessed Mother Novena to honor the Blessed Mother Novena to honor the Blessed Mother Novena to honor the Blessed Mother Novena to honor the Blessed Mother 6:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette

Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette

Companions Along the Journey Bereavement Group 6:00-8:00 p.m. Immaculata Center, Lafayette

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Novena to honor the Blessed Mother Novena to honor the Blessed Mother 6:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Lafayette Lafayette

Weekday

Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette

St. Camillus de Lellis

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Men’s Work Day 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center St. Martinville

Novena to honor the Blessed Mother 6:00 PM Mass Monastery Mary Mother of Grace Lafayette

Registration Opens for Cycle 6 of VLCFF Fifteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

St. Apollinaris

Healing Mass 7:00 PM Our Lady of Mercy Church Henderson

St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Day of Recollection 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center St. Martinville

Book Signing w/ Dawn Eden 9:30-11:30 AM Immaculata Center 7:00 PM St. Pius X Church Lafayette

Sixteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

St. Bridget

St. Sharbel Makhluf

Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette

St. James

Sts. Joachim and Anne

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Echoes & Specialized Methods Workshops 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Immaculata Center Lafayette Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Holiday Inn Lafayette

Seventeenth Sunday Ordinary Time

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Holiday Inn Lafayette

St. Peter Chrysologus

Blessed Virgin Mary

Day of Prayer & Reflection for Catechists/Catechetical Leaders 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Immaculata Center Lafayette Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Holiday Inn Lafayette

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions: General Intention for July: That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions. Missionary Intention for July: That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.

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Carmelites host novena LAFAYETTE The community of the Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace in Lafayette would like to invite everyone to join them in praying a novena in honor of the Blessed Mother. The novena will begin July 8 and conclude on July 16. Mass will be celebrated at the monastery at 6:00 p.m. each evening throughout the novena. The novena coincides with Louisiana’s bicentennial celebration, as a means of acknowledging the ever-present intercession of the Blessed Mother’s “prompt succor” throughout the state’s tumultuous history of destructive hurricanes, massive floods, the Civil War, devastating oil spills, and other natural disasters. Please join the monastery community in these nine days of prayer as they ask Our Lady of Prompt Succor for her continued compassionate prayers to help support and strengthen everyone in the daily battles of life.

Great Adventure continues at Holy Cross

LAFAYETTE This fall, Holy Cross Church in Lafayette will offer four different studies from the Great Adventure Bible Study. The Great Adventure is a fascinating study that takes one on a journey through the Bible by going deep into each period of salvation history and discovering the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique colorcoded system, one will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of faith. The study consists of a series of DVDs presented by Jeff Cavins, with workbooks to accompany the DVDs. Beginning on Wednesday, September 5, Debra Carroll will facilitate a 24week study of the Gospel of Matthew Debra Carroll from 6:308:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the Wisdom Meeting Room, building D. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus builds on the foundation laid in the Old Testament to inaugurate the kingdom of heaven on earth. In Matthew, See Jesus as the Son of David, the Son of Abraham, the new Moses, the true manna, the new Temple and learn what this means today. Beginning on Tuesday, August 14, Don Berkowicz will facilitate a 24week study on the Book of Acts. The study will be Don Berkowicz

conducted each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Grace Meeting Room of Administrating Building A. Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom builds on The Bible Timeline and Matthew by showing how Christ’s Kingdom on earth is empowered to carry out his work in the world. The Book of Acts shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did on earth. Mr. Berkowicz will also facilitate a 20-week Great Adventure Study of the Gospel of Matthew beginning on Wednesday, August 15. (This study will be the same as the one offered by Ms. Carroll, only with a different starting date and meeting times). The study will be conducted every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Grace Meeting Room in Administration Building A. Beginning on Thursday, September 6, Maureen Lorentz will facilitate 24-week Maureen Lorentz a Great Adventure Bible Timeline from 6:308:00 p.m. every Thursday in the Wisdom Meeting Room. In this Bible Timeline DVD series, Jeff Cavins provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on fourteen narrative books of the Bible covering each period of salvation history. Workbooks cost $40 each. To register, please call the Holy Cross office at (337) 984-9636 or Adult Faith Formation at (337) 654-9671. Registration may also be completed online at www.holycrosslafayette.com.

Healing Mass

HENDERSON Our Lady of Mercy Church in Henderson will host a special healing Mass with Father Emmanuel “Manny” Fernandez on Friday, July 20. Confessions will be heard beginning at 5:00 p.m., and Mass is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. For more information, please call (337) 228-2352.

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

BATON ROUGE Time for some home improvement? The best home improvement for your family is a renewed, refreshed, romantic marriage. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is a great investment in your spouse & children! You all deserve it! The next weekend is July 2729 in Baton Rouge. Call 1-800586-5469, or visit www.wwme. org for more information.

STM Revival

LAFAYETTE Mark your calendars! The community of St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette is set to host the STM Revival on Saturday, August 18. The event will be held from 6:009:00 p.m. on the grounds of the school, and the entire public is invited to attend this free entry, family friendly revival featuring professional Christian musician Josh Blakesley. The evening will also include great food, fun jumps, babysitting service for the children, and exhibits of many of Lafayette’s charitable organizations and owner parish youth groups. A raffle will be held, with a big screen television to serve as the first prize. Highlight videos will be shown of STM Campus Ministry, and the evening will conclude with praise and worship and Eucharistic Adoration. Join the STM community in this celebration of faith as they prepare for the start of a new school year.

July Ordination Anniversaries Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc Jul. 01, 1977 Fr. Lawrence Abara Jul. 08, 1978 Fr. James Brady Jul. 08, 2006 Fr. Brian Taylor Jul. 08, 2006 Fr. Jason Vidrine Jul. 08, 2006 Fr. Cyprian Eze Jul. 09, 1988 Fr. Richard Broussard Jul. 15, 2000 Fr. Denis Osuagwu, CMF Jul. 15, 1989 Fr. Bryce Sibley Jul. 15, 2000 Dcn. John Guillet Jul. 18, 1986 Dcn. James Oliver Jul. 18, 1998 Bishop Jude Speyrer Jul. 25, 1953 Dcn. Lloyd Barrios Jul. 28, 1994 Fr. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ Jul. 30, 1961

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Pray for our priests Listed below are the priests for whom Catholics are asked to pray daily during the month of July. The calendar is sponsored by the Serra Club of Lafayette. 01 Pope Benedict XVI 02 Bishop Michael Jarrell 03 Fr. William Schambough 04 Fr. Gregory Cormier 05 Msgr. Douglas Courville, JCL 06 Fr. Robert Courville 07 Fr. Angelo Cremaldi 08 Fr. Barry Crochet 09 Fr. William Crumley, CSC 10 Fr. Hampton Davis 11 Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc, VE 12 Fr. Edward Degeyter 13 Fr. Herbert de Launay 14 Fr. Michael Delcambre 15 Fr. John Deleeuw 16 Fr. Mark Derise 17 Msgr. Keith DeRouen 18 Fr. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ 19 Fr. Scott Desormeaux 20 Fr. Anderson De Souza, SVD 21 Fr. Kenneth Domingue 22 Fr. Gregory Downs 23 Fr. Wayne Duet 24 Fr. Willard Dugas 25 Fr. Edward Duhon 26 Fr. Gilbert Dutel 27 Fr. Luiz Dutra 28 Fr. Dan Edwards 29 Fr. Darren Eldridge 30 Fr. Peter Emusa 31 Fr. Grady Estilette Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Marriage anniversary Mass on Sept. 9

BREAUX BRIDGE On September 9, the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Marriage & Family Life Ministry will sponsor the annual Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Celebration Mass in honor of couples who have been married 25 or 40 years. The Mass will be hosted by St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge and is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Bishop Michael Jarrell will celebrate the Mass, and a reception will follow inside the parish hall. Couples who wish to be recognized during the Mass must register before August 24. To register, please visit the Marriage & Family Life section of the diocesan website at www. diolaf.org.

Men’s work day

ST. MARTINVILLE Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center in St. Martinville will host a Men’s Work Day on Saturday, July 14. All men who can lend a hand with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete work, and manual labor are invited to attend. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m., with Mass to be celebrated at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided for the workers. Each day will typically conclude around 4:30 p.m., but men are encouraged to come and go whenever they can. For more information, please contact Vic Guidry at (337) 8243045 or the Center of Jesus Crucified at (337) 394-6550.

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Court Immaculata 503 donates name plates for the burial of the unclaimed

LAFAYETTE The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Immaculata 503, made a generous donation to the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to help pay for the name plates of more than 118 individuals who were recently laid to rest during a funeral Mass for the unclaimed. These unclaimed cremated remains had previously been stored by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. Bishop Jarrell celebrat- On behalf of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Immaculata 503, Regent Cheryl Luke (left) and ed the funeral Mass for Court Treasurer Barbara Bakeler (right) presented Superinthe unclaimed on April tendent of the Cemetery of the Cathedral of St. John 28. The remains were the Evangelist Brady LeBlanc (center) with a check to placed into three separate help pay for the name plates of those who were recently buried during the Lafayette Diocese’s first funeral Mass caskets, including one for the unclaimed. Photo submitted by Cheryl Luke child-sized to represent nation to help pay for the name several infants and one draped plates of those who were laid to with an American flag to honor rest during the funeral Mass for military veterans. the unclaimed may contact the CaOthers who wish to make a dothedral of St. John the Evangelist.

Couples’ cruise retreat

LAFAYETTE Fathers Jude Halphen, PhD and Neil McNeill would like to invite all married couples to join them for a special married couples retreat on board the Holland America cruise ship. The sevenday cruise is scheduled to depart from Seattle, Washington on September 22, with ports of call to include: Juneau, Alaska; Glacier Bay; Sitka, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. Space is limited, and early booking is recommended to ensure accommodations. Additional information—including rates—may be obtained online at www.globetrektravel.com.

Day of Recollection

ST. MARTINVILLE Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center in St. Martinville will host a Day of Recollection from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. The focus will be on the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and helping Catholics to better understand and appreciate the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. There is no cost or registration required, but participants should bring a brown bag lunch for the day. Mass and the opportunity for confession will also be offered. For additional information, please contact Father Michael Champagne, CJC, at (337) 3946550.

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2nd collection on Jul. 14-15 to benefit Catholic communications

by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE Church parishes in the Lafayette Diocese will take up a second collection during the weekend of July 14-15 as part of the Catholic Communications Campaign (CCC). While the CCC is a national collection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), 50 percent of the money raised by this special collection will remain here in the Lafayette Diocese to be used in local Catholic communications efforts. These funds will be allocated to support the Offices of the Acadiana Catholic, Radio/TV ministry, and Website. Although the Lafayette Diocese has enjoyed the benefits of a Catholic newspaper ever since its establishment in 1918, the Acadiana Catholic became its official news publication in the year 1985. Printed on a monthly basis, the newspaper is distributed by mail directly to the homes of paid subscribers and is now also accessible online at www.diolaf.org. Each issue of the Acadiana Catholic strives to report Catholic-oriented

news stories and to promote Catholic events as they occur throughout the eight civil parishes of the diocese. Its mission is to strengthen the religious identity of the diocese by informing, inspiring, and educating all individuals through the teachings of the Catholic Church. Administrators of the Lafayette Diocese recently appointed Stephanie Martin to serve as the managing editor of the Acadiana Catholic; she has replaced Deacon Tom Sommers, who retired as editor at the end of 2011. The Office of Radio/TV Ministry oversees all efforts to produce Tell the People, the weekly diocesan television program which airs at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday on KATC TV-3. Each episode of Tell the People features four separate segments designed to promote upcoming Catholic events in the area, highlight new and long-time ministries operating within the diocese, and offer continuing education opportunities to adult Catholics. A weekly message from the bishop is also included. Additionally, the office of Radio/TV Ministry has produced and

Relaunched in early 2011, the improved diocesan website offers access to a wealth of information for the many programs and ministries provided by the diocesan central offices. Please visit at www.diolaf.org.

Tell the People Tell the People airs every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on KATC TV-3. Past episodes may also be viewed online at www.diolaf.org, under the Radio/TV Ministry section.

houses a section for each of the distributed the daily rosary segdiocese’s central offices, includments—in English and French— ing contact information and details which air on several different meon the various ministries they prodia outlets throughout Acadiana. vide; in some cases, individuals The office also films and producare even able to use the website es a number of special diocesan to submit online registration for Masses throughout the year, such certain programs, workshops, and as the annual Priesthood Ordinaevents sponsored by the offices. tion Ceremony and the Christmas In addition to sections dedicated Eve Midnight Mass at the Catheto providing information on all dral of St. John the Evangelist. the diocese’s church parishes and Videos of the rosary segments, Catholic schools, the website also special Mass, and past episode of offers access to a diocesan calenTell the People are all available dar of events, breaking Catholic for viewing through the Radio/TV news, and links to other reputable Ministry’s section of the diocesan Catholic resources which can be website at www.diolaf.org. found on the internet. The diocese’s Radio/TV MinisTo support these local ministries try is directed by David Mergist, as they bring the good news to the who also serves as producer of Lafayette Diocese, all programming please give gengenerated by the erously to your office. church parish’s Near the beginsecond collection ning of 2011, the for the Catholic diocese launched Communications an improved verCampaign during sion of its website the weekend of at www.diolaf. subscribe to the Acadiana Catholic, July 14-15. org. The website To please call (337) 261-5650.

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Julio 2012 por Obispo Michael Jarrell La relación entre la Iglesia y el Estado ha sido parte de la vida en los Estados Unidos desde el principio. Recientes leyes y resoluciones por los gobiernos estatales y federales respecto a la vida y la actividad de la Iglesia han traído serios desacuerdos. Estos asuntos han sido tratados frecuentemente en la prensa católica, incluso en Acadiana Catholic. Por la presente, dirijo la atención a una política de la Diócesis de Lafayette, bajo el título de “Responsabilidades Políticas en la Iglesia” (Favor de ver el sitio web www.dilaf.org – cf. Manual de Políticas de la Diócesis 103.1-2, en inglés) La política estipula simplemente lo siguiente, “La Iglesia debe tratar estos asuntos, evitando la política partidista.” La distinción importante es la diferencia entre los asuntos y los candidatos. La Iglesia no desea involucrarse en las elecciones o en actividades partidistas. No hay una ley que impida a la Iglesia involucrarse en las elecciones políticas, pero hay un requisito del Departamento de Impuestos Internos (IRS) al efecto que una organización sin fines de lucro (501-c-3) pudiese perder su exención de impuestos si se involucra en dichas actividades. Es cierto que esto es una restricción, pero nunca he

Quo Vadis report given at installation of Serra officers

by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE A report on the Quo Vadis vocation camp was a highlight of the program at the annual installation of officers of the Lafayette

pensado que haya sido un obstáculo para la misión de la Iglesia. Los americanos, incluyendo los americanos católicos, resienten que se les diga cómo votar y, por lo tanto, existe el peligro de una reacción contraria. También, siempre me he dado cuenta de que puedo dar a conocer el mensaje de la Iglesia efectivamente si persevero con los temas. A continuación observarán algunas provisiones de nuestra Política Diocesana: • Las instalaciones de las parroquias, escuelas y otras, así como también las que pertenecen a otros grupos católicos, no deben usarse para ninguna actividad relacionada con el apoyo o la oposición a un candidato para un puesto político, ni como sitios para debates partidistas o como un escenario para anuncios políticos. El púlpito especialmente no debe usarse nunca por personas que tengan un puesto político o que estén promoviendo sus puntos de vista o posiciones políticas, tampoco como un fórum para que algún individuo, incluso un sacerdote o diácono, apoyen u opongan a un candidato o funcionario público. (Modificado el 13 de febrero, 2009) • Los boletines y periódicos de las parroquias nunca deben ser utilizados para apoyar u oponer a un candidato para un cargo público o para apoyar u oponerse a un determinado partido político. Tampoco los papeles con “membrete” de una escuela católica o parroquial deben usarse con este propósito. • La distribución de las boletas de votación o la colocación de letreros o carteles

Serra Club, held at the Petroleum Club. Father Kevin Bordelon, Serra chaplain and director of vocations for the Lafayette Diocese, gave the report. He said there were 32 young men between the ages of 15-25 in attendance, and some 20 priests and several seminarians of the diocese also assisted with the

políticos para cualquier candidato o partido político no se permiten en la propiedad de la Iglesia. • Las comunicaciones de “educación política” que sugieren, así fuera indirectamente, el apoyo o la oposición a un candidato o partido no deben firmarse, apoyarse o financiarse por ninguna parroquia, escuela católica o una entidad diocesana, ni dicho material puede ser distribuido en la propiedad de la Iglesia por ninguna persona. • Las parroquias, las escuelas católicas y otras instituciones católicas de la Diócesis de Lafayette no honrarán a aquellos que desafíen nuestros principios morales fundamentales. No se les dará premios, honores o plataforma alguna que sugieran un apoyo para sus acciones. (c.f. Los Católicos en la Vida Política, U.S.C.C.B., Junio 2004). Mientras que todas estas provisiones dicen lo que no se puede hacer, la iglesia ha instado a los laicos a involucrarse en los procesos políticos, a votar, a ofrecerse como candidatos a un cargo, y a trabajar por el bien común. Un folleto muy útil a este aspecto, titulado “Formando Conciencia para Ciudadanos Fieles”, está publicado por la Conferencia Americana de Obispos Católicos (www.usccb.org) En la columna del próximo mes, voy a compartir una carta escrita por nuestro primer obispo, el Señor Obispo Jules B. Jeanmard, sobre este tema en el año 1951. La posición de la Iglesia ha sido increíblemente constante a través de los años.

program. Spiritual events, talks by priests, games, and sport were all included on the agenda. The program concluded with a Eucharistic procession, which seems to have been most impressive for those in attendance. Father Bordelon advised that about half of those in attendance expressed a serious interest in a vocation. He

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July 2012 by Bishop Michael Jarrell The relationship between Church and State has been a part of American life since the beginning. Recent laws and rulings by state and federal governments with regard to Church life and activity have brought about serious disagreements. These issues have been discussed frequently in the Catholic press, including the Acadiana Catholic. At this time, I call attention to a policy of the Diocese of Lafayette, entitled “Political Responsibilities in the Church”.(online at www.diolaf.org - cf. Diocesan Policy Manual, 103.1-2) The policy states simply, “The Church is to address issues, avoiding partisan politics and the endorsement of, or opposition to, individual candidates for public office or political parties.” The important distinction is the difference between issues and candidates. The Church does not wish to be involved in election or partisan activities. There is no law preventing the Church from involvement in election politics, but there is a requirement of the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that non-profit organizations (501-c-3) might in the course of their studies. This amounts to one-tenths of the total diocesan budget. Serra officers installed by District Governor Ismael “Gus” Agosta of Alexandria included Will Charbonnet, president; J. Austin, vice president for vocations; J. Hubert Dumesnil, vice president for program; Dr. Mosey E. Rausch, vice president for

lose their tax-exempt status if they engage in such activities. It is true that this is a restriction, but I have never found it to be a real hindrance to the Church’s mission. Americans, including Catholic Americans, resent being told how to vote and, therefore, there is the practical danger of backlash. Also, I have always found that I could get the Church’s message across effectively by sticking with the issues. Some provisions of our Diocesan Policy are: • Parish, school, and other Church facilities, as well as those belonging to other Catholic groups, are not to be used for any activity related to the support of or opposition to any candidate for political office, nor as places for partisan debate or as scenes for political advertisements. The pulpit especially is never to be used by office holders or office seekers to advance their views or their political positions, nor as a forum for any individual, even a priest or deacon, to support or oppose a candidate or public official. (Revised February 13, 2009) • Parish bulletins and newspapers are never to be used to support or oppose a candidate for public office or to endorse or oppose a specific political party. Neither must parish or school “letterhead” stationery be used in this way. • The distribution of marked sample ballots or the posting of political signs or bill-

membership; Kathleen Toups, vice president for communications and secretary; Mark Billeaud, treasurer; E.C. Sibille, Margaret Rucks, George E. Arceneaux, trustees; and Father Bordelon, chaplain. Retiring president George Arceneaux received a service plaque from past president E.C. Sibille, who commended

boards for any candidate or political party are not permitted on Church property. • “Political education” communications that suggest, even indirectly, that a particular candidate or party is endorsed or opposed are not to be signed, supported, or financed by any parish, school, or diocesan entity, nor may such materials be distributed on Church property by anyone. • Church parishes, Catholic schools, and other Catholic institutions of the Diocese of Lafayette will not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They will not be given awards, honors, or platforms which suggest support for their actions (c.f. Catholics in Political Life, U.S.C.C.B., June, 2004). While most of these provisions say what cannot be done, the Church has consistently urged Catholic lay persons to be involved in the political process, to vote, to offer themselves as candidates for office, and to work for the common good. A helpful booklet in this regard, entitled, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” is published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org). In next month’s column, I will share a letter written by our first bishop, the Most Reverend Jules B. Jenamard, on this subject in 1951. The Church’s position has been amazingly consistent through the years.

George’s two year term as president, in spite of some health problems. Arceneaux thanked members for their cooperation and assistance. Opening and closing prayers were led by Father Bordelon who reminded Serrans to offer prayers for William Schambaugh who was ordained to the priesthood on June 23.

At the recent installation of Serra Club officers, member E.C. Sibille (left) presented outgoing president George Arceneaux with a special service plaque. Photo submitted by Kathleen Toups

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Knights of Columbus set records for charitable contributions

NEW HAVEN, Conn. The Knights of Columbus announced today that it set alltime records for charitable donations and volunteer service hours in 2011. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson released the results of the Catholic fraternal organization’s annual survey in a presentation to its board of directors and state leaders, meeting June 6-10 at its international headquarters. The results of the K of C’s Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011 indicate that total charitable contributions reached $158,084,514 — exceeding the previous year’s total by more than $3.4 million. The figure includes $29,183,386 donated by the Supreme Council and $128,901,128 in contributions from the organization’s state and local affiliates. Overall contributions increased for the 12th consecutive year. Large donations during the period included $7.5 million in support of priestly and religious vocations, $3.6 million for Special Olympics, $515,000 for the organization’s Coats for Kids program and continuing support of a joint program with Project Medishare to provide prosthetics to Haitian children who lost limbs during the January 2010 earthquake. The survey also indicated that the quantity of volunteer service hours to charitable causes by Knights grew to 70,053,149

— an increase of 3,716 hours compared to the 2010 total. At a national average value of $21.79 per service hour according to Independent Sector, the total value of the Knights’ service hours last year exceeds $1.5 billion. Among the service programs receiving significant K of C volunteer hours were the Coats for Kids project, Special Olympics, and the Global Wheelchair Mission. There were also more than 418,000 K of C blood donations during the year. Cumulative figures show that during the past decade, the Knights of Columbus has donated $1.406 billion to charity, and provided more than 653 million hours of volunteer service in support of charitable initiatives. “At a time when many in our communities continue to experience economic hardship, the increasing charitable work of the Knights of Columbus is a testament to the power of love of neighbor and to the great things that can be done by those committed to the common good,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. The Knights of Columbus was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney, a New Haven parish priest, in 1882. It has grown into the world’s largest lay Catholic organization, with more than 1.8 million members throughout North and Central America, the Philippines, the Caribbean and Poland.

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Icons on display in Immaculata lobby

Currently on display inside the reception lobby of the Immaculata Center in Lafayette, these icons represent the work of local iconographer Christine Daunis. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin

LAFAYETTE A special word of thanks is extended to Christine Daunis, an iconographer here in the Lafayette Diocese, for the loan of several of her icons. The icons are currently on display at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette, in the reception lobby. Ms. Daunis is a practicing iconographer who resides in nearby Carencro. She is a student of the Prosopon School of

Iconolgy, which was founded by Russian iconographer Vladislav Andreyev. She began her study of iconography in Chatawa, MS, in 2003 and continues to study with the Prosopon School at St. Joseph Abbey in St. Benedict, LA. For more information about icon painting, please contact the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Worship at (337) 261-5554 or visit www.prosoponschool.org.

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St. Elizabeth Seton honors parishioner

St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Lafayette recently honored parishioner Aline Arceneaux (right) for all the generous contributions she has made to the church parish since its establishment in 1975. A daily Communicant, Miss Arceneaux has served the parish as a weekend Sacristan, lector, Eucharistic minister and adorer, money counter, and in many other capacities. Pictured with Miss Arceneaux is Deacon Nelson Waguespack. Photo submitted by Kathleen Toups

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Renowned author Dawn Eden to visit Lafayette

Congratulations Congratulations to the following church parishes for having recently reached and exceeded their fundraising goals for the 20112012 Bishop’s Services Appeal campaign: Parish Pastor % of Goal Met St. Martin de Tours Fr. R. Richard 101.6% (St. Martinville) O/L of Prompt Succor Fr. B. Crochet 101.3% (New Iberia) Queen of Angels Msgr. K. Derouen 100.1% (Opelousas) Holy Cross Fr. H. Blessing 101.1% (Lafayette) St. Bernard Church Fr. P. LaFleur 104.0% (Breaux Bridge) St. Jules Fr. T. Vu 101.1% (Franklin) St. Martin de Porres Deacon L. Lloyd 106.1% (Scott) (Parish Life Coord.) St. Edmond Fr. G. Dutel 100.7% (Lafayette) St. Peter Fr. M. Guidry 108.6% (Morrow) Immaculate Conception Fr. T. Vu 143.6% (Verdunville)

LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of the Pro-Life Apostolate is pleased to promote an upcoming visit to the area from Dawn Eden, a nationally renowned chastity advocate. Ms. Eden will be at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette on Saturday, July 21, to sign copies of her book entitled My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints (Ava Maria Press 2012). The book signing will be held from 9:3011:30 a.m. Later that evening, at 7:00 p.m., Ms. Eden will also be at St. Pius X Church in Lafayette. A native of New York City, Dawn Eden was born into a Jewish family and later became agnostic as a teenager. In the 1990’s, she interviewed and wrote about rock legends such as Elton John, Brian Wilson, and Del Shannon, before going on to write for the New York Post and The Daily News. At the age of 31, Ms. Eden converted to Christianity and eventually Catholicism. She wrote her first book, The Thrill of the Chaste, which was published in four languages and earned her speaking invitations throughout North America, England, Poland, Ireland, and World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Eden has a Master’s Degree in theology, which she earned from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. She is also currently studying toward a pontifical doctorate. In My Peace I Give You, Ms. Eden uses her own story as a

backdrop to introduce numerous holy people who suffered sexual abuse or inappropriateness, or other forms of mistreatment and abandonment. As she guides readers to discover saints with wounds like their own, whose stories bear witness to the transforming power

of grace, Ms. Eden also explores different dimensions of divine love—sheltering, compassionate, purifying, etc.—to help those who were sexually wounded in childhood understand their identity in the abiding love of Christ. No fee will be charged to those who wish to attend the book signing, although donations will be accepted at the event and registration is recommended. To register, please contact the Office of the ProLife Apostolate by calling (337) 261-5607.

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Louisiana’s restrictions on selling caskets unconstitutional, monks say

by Peter Finney Jr. Catholic News Service NEW ORLEANS (CNS) An attorney for the Benedictine monks of St. Joseph Abbey in Covington argued before a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals June 7 that a 1932 Louisiana law requiring anyone selling a

Benedictine Abbot Justin Brown of St. Joseph Abbey in Covington, La., speaks to reporters outside the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans June 7. The abbey and the state’s licensed funeral homes have been in a legal dispute over a 1932 Loui siana law that permits only funeral directors to sell coffins to Louisiana residents. CNS photo/Peter Finney Jr., Clarion Herald

casket to be a licensed funeral director is unconstitutional and has no rationale other than “pure economic protectionism.” The monks, who make about 30 cypress caskets a month at their St. Joseph Abbey Woodworks, received a favorable ruling last year from U.S. District Court Judge Stanwood Duval, who struck down the Louisiana law, saying it created an unfair industry monopoly. But the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, representing the state’s licensed funeral homes, appealed the decision, saying the law protected consumers by ensuring that any caskets sold were the right size to fit into Louisiana’s oddly shaped, above-ground crypts. Scott Bullock, an attorney with the Virginia-based Institute for Justice, a nonprofit, public-interest law firm that is representing the monks, said the state law, which requires anyone selling a casket to have a funeral director’s license, is “pure economic protectionism”

that favors one private class and therefore is unconstitutional. “It is irrational to require somebody to become a funeral director just to sell a box,” Bullock said. “It is irrational to require somebody to give up two years of their life, install an embalming room and turn their abbey into a funeral establishment simply to sell a box. That’s our fundamental point.” In one of his questions to David Gruning, attorney for the state funeral board, U.S. Circuit Judge Patrick Higginbotham suggested that the Louisiana law seemed to permit a “classic transfer of wealth ... with no rational basis for it. What’s the rational basis that says a person has to open a funeral home in order to sell a casket?” While the funeral board recognizes that “funeral homes get a benefit” from the state law, Gruning said “the fact that there is an economic benefit is not fatal” to the law’s constitutionality. He said the state has a “legitimate interest in regulating the process of death and burial” and should “protect against the trauma of a wrong-sized casket being delivered.” Benedictine Abbot Justin Brown, who was joined at the

hearing by six other Benedictine monks and three religious sisters, said the monks’ caskets have been universally praised for their understated beauty and quality. “I know they have no question when they buy (a casket) from us,” Abbot Justin said. “They’re buying a quality product and one that we attend to with care and concern.” Abbot Justin said the monks never would consider going through licensing to become a funeral home because that is not the abbey’s mission. “Part of a monastery’s mission is to construct and build goods that can be sold to the public to help support the monastery,” Abbot Justin said. “That goes back to the time of St. Benedict. We already know of communities of monks who are doing this in other states without any state regulations. We just don’t understand why we in Louisiana have to be subject to those kinds of regulations.” A decision from the 5th Circuit is expected in three to six months. “We’re hopeful and prayerful,” Abbot Justin said. “The emphasis is on prayerful.”

St. Edmond parishioner honored as Veteran of the Year

Congratulations are extended to Dickie Kibodeaux (left), parishioner of St. Edmond Church in Lafayette, who was recently honored as Veteran of the Year by the Disabled American Veterans organization. Kibodeaux, a Navy veteran who served more than four years on the aircraft carrier Essex, is the van coordinator for DAV Chapter 2, which has the longest run of any DAV chapter in the country. As van coordinator, Kibodeaux is responsible for scheduling and maintaining the van service, as well as recruiting and training those who assist him in those endeavors. Pictured with him is Chapter Commander Russel LaBarge. Photo submitted by Mike Day

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Blessed John XXIII’s hometown was a school of humility and hard work

By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service Italy (CNS) When Blessed John XXIII met Queen Elizabeth II of England at the Vatican in 1961, the pope departed from Apostolic Palace protocol by inviting the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, inside his library for an unplanned chat. “When I was a boy, in the courtyard of my house, we poor peasants would speak of your ancestor, the Queen-Empress Victoria,” the pope told his guest. “Yesterday evening I thought, ‘Tomorrow the son of peasants receives her descendant.’” As recalled by the late pontiff’s personal secretary, Archbishop Loris F. Capovilla, Blessed John’s remark epitomizes the disarmingly humble yet charismatic personal style he brought to the papacy. The comment also reflects the importance he placed

throughout his life on his modest upbringing in a village about 25 miles northeast of Milan. “I come from the country, from poverty,” said Blessed John. “Happy and blessed poverty -not cursed, not endured -- happy and blessed.” The fourth of 13 children in a family of sharecroppers, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born on Nov. 25, 1881. That same day, he was taken to be baptized in nearby St. Mary’s Church, where almost 23 years later, the newly ordained Father Angelo said his first Mass. “St. Mary’s has been the place where we grew in the love of the Lord,” he later recalled. “In this church, we laid the foundation that led us to the highest ministry.” The house where Blessed John was born, preserved today as a pilgrimage site and museum, was

The room where Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born in 1881 is seen in the village of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, near Milan, Italy, Feb. 21. The fourth of 13 children in a family of sharecroppers, Roncalli was elected pope in 1958 taking the name John XXIII. CNS photo/Paul Haring

Blessed John XXII is shown greeting his mother in this statue on the site where he was born in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, Italy. CNS photo/Paul Haring

shared with other families and built around a common courtyard, which served as a storage area for farm tools, hay and corn. The dwellings doubled as stables, and the bedroom where his mother gave birth was sometimes used for raising silkworms. “The people here give the impression of being a bit rough,” says Archbishop Capovilla, who has lived in Sotto il Monte for 23 years. “They aren’t ceremonious; they are industrious.” Local members of the Roncalli clan today number more than 200, the archbishop says, including his personal physician and the town’s mayor, both grandnephews of the late pope. Blessed John remained devoted to his family as he progressed through a distinguished career as a Vatican diplomat. While serving as papal nuncio to France in the 1940s and early 1950s, he wrote to his younger brother Giuseppe, a father of 10 children, to console

him on the accidental death of his wife. “Here I am in this great Paris, where everything astonishes, everything is great and beautiful,” the future pope wrote, “but every day I think of my brothers or nephews, with their backs bared, bent over the furrows, to water the soil with their sweat.” After more than five years as patriarch of Venice, then-Cardinal Roncalli was elected pope on Oct. 28, 1958. He never visited his hometown again but willed that his birthplace become the site of a seminary for missionaries. Today, the seminary complex includes a chapel with relics of the late pope, who was beatified in the year 2000, and rooms full of votive offerings from those who have had prayers answered thanks to his intercession. An entire room is dedicated to a display of pink and blue ribbons and baby continued on page 19

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Bishops agree to prepare message on work and the economy

By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service ATLANTA (CNS) The U.S. bishops June 13 approved a proposal to draft a statement on work and the economy as a way to raise the profile of growing poverty and the struggles unemployed people are experiencing. Titled “Catholic Reflections on Work, Poverty and a Broken Economy,” the message would advance the bishops’ priority of human life and dignity to demonstrate the new evangelization in action, explained Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. The bishops voted 171-26 during their spring meeting in Atlanta to move ahead with a draft of the document. It is expected to be ready in time for a final vote at the bishops’ fall meeting in November. The message would be a follow-up to a Sept. 15, 2011, letter by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, in which he urged bishops and priests across the country to preach about “the terrible toll the current economic turmoil is taking on families and communities.” That letter was sent at the urging of the bishops’ Administrative Committee, which directs the work of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops between general assemblies. The committee “wanted something more than a public statement,” the cardinal said in the letter. Now, Bishop Blaire explained, the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development felt that because poverty continues to grow and the economy continues to lag, it is time to address the hu-

man and moral costs of the continuing economic crisis in a more public way. “We can say to our people that we can identify with what you are going through,” he said. The message would build upon the bishops’ 1986 pastoral letter on the economy “Economic Justice for All,” Bishop Blaire explained, and would focus on specific challenges that have emerged since the economic downturn began in late 2007. In a document distributed to the bishops prior to the discussion, the committee proposed a 12- to

essential, it said. “We are not out to provide answers,” Bishop Blaire said in explaining the purpose of the message. “Neither are we out to enter into the complicated difficult approaches to the economy. The purpose is to raise up the principles of the church, the principle of Catholic social teaching so that the very people you are talking about can struggle with these and evaluate their position in light of the teaching of the church.” The message also would serve to lift up the human family and the moral, social, spiritual and

and tie the challenges Americans are facing with the global economy and the situation of workers and the poor around the world. He also said individual dioceses and parishes could use the pastoral message as needed in their locales and that it would not lead to a mandated national program. “It would be a document asking for engagement, asking our people and all who are out there as part of the larger community to engage, to reflect, to pray, to discuss and to see what the Gospel can bring into the economy,” Bishop Blaire said. Several bishops spoke in favor of the motion during a discussion period. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., suggested that it also address the growing U.S. government’s debt and its impact on the economy. Cardinal Dolan will appoint members of the drafting committee.

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, left, and and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta prepare to vote on an action item during the U.S. bishops’ mid-year meeting in Atlanta June 13. CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin

15-page pastoral message to communicate the bishops’ pastoral concerns as well as solidarity with those “left behind in our economy,” especially workers without jobs and families living in poverty. A message on the economy would “seek to get beyond some of the ideological and partisan polarization” surrounding economic issues, the document said. It would recognize that personal responsibility and public action, family structure and economic structures and solidarity and subsidiarity are

community costs of the economic downturn, Bishop Blaire said. It would share and apply Catholic teaching on economic life, work and poverty, particularly pointing to Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclicals on charity “Deus Caritas Est” (“God is Love”) and “Caritas in Veritate (“Charity in Truth”). The message also would invite parishioners to begin discussing the moral dimensions of the economy

U.S. bishops gather for Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica in Atlanta June 13 before the start of their mid-year meeting. CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin

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Sonnier, a prayer group leader from Lawtell/Mallet and part of the choir for St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She has a women’s prison ministry and serves on the Lafayette Diocese CCR Advisory Team. Gloria also has a weekly radio program on KSLO in Opelousas, and a monthly TV program on KDGC. Following Mrs. Sonnier’s sharing will be Mass celebrated by Fr. Peter Coughlin. The afternoon session will feature an empowerment session in the gifts of the Holy Spirit led by Graham Smith, Coordinator of the Lafayette Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Fr. Peter Coughlin and Kerry Bueche. Through the Graham Smith sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation we receive the gifts, charisms and power of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, but we often

need “waking up” and encouragement to “stir into flame” the gifts as scripture tell us in 2 Timothy 1:6. The Renewal invites all to come and awake your spiritual senses, and stir up the power of the Holy Spirit within you. The evening session will feature Kerry Bueche, followed by a word of knowledge healing service with the Blessed Sacrament and an altar call. Music ministry for the entire weekend will be provided by “State of Grace” led by Bret Barras, and Michael Wayne Broussard, songwriter from New Iberia. Music ministry will lead the conference participants in musical thanksgiving, high praise, and liturgical worship, as well as meditative healing music. Their music will be available on CD during the weekend. Also available during the weekend will be an adoration chapel, prayer ministry, and will feature a bookstore and gift-shop provided by the Rosary House of New Iberia. Fr. Peter Coughlin will also have his books, CDs and DVDs available for sale.

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Young people ages 13-19 are invited to attend a special Teen Session on Saturday of the Conference from 8:30 a.m. sign-in through 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break. Registration for the Teen Session is $5 for teens not registered with their families for the conference, and $5 for chaperones attending with the teens for that session only. Mass and adoration are included in the schedule for the Teen Session as well as speakers, testimonies, skits, sharing and great musical praise. The last day of the conference—Sunday, July 29—will feature speaker Kerry Bueche and a closing morning Mass with Father Coughlin, who will offer the Sacrament of the Sick for the very ill and elderly attending the Mass. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal exists in over 238 countries in the world, having touched over 190 million Catholics in its 45-year existence. The U.S. Bishops Ad Hoc Committee defines baptism in this way: “As experienced in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal baptism in the Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ known and loved as Lord and Savior, establishes or reestablishes an immediacy of relationship with all those persons of the Trinity, and through inner transformation affects the whole of the Christian’s life. There is new life and a new conscious awareness of God’s power and

Acadiana Catholic presence. It is a grace experience which touches every dimension of the Church’s life: worship, preaching, teaching, ministry, evangelism, prayer and spirituality, service and community. Because of this, it is our conviction that baptism in the Holy Spirit, understood as the reawakening in Christian experience of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit given in Christian initiation, and manifested in a broad range of charisms, including those closely associated with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, is part of the normal Christian life.”

“Life in the Spirit” seminar

LAFAYETTE There will be a one-day preconference “Life In the Spirit Seminar” held on Saturday, July 21st, at the office of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal on West Pinhook Road. The seminar will be facilitated by Juanita Poland and Patrick Hebert from the Diocese of Lake Charles with “Tongues of Fire” music ministry. This seminar is a renewal of God’s love, salvation, and the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit, and a laying on of hands for the “baptism” or “renewal” of the Holy Spirit. The seminar is a great evangelization tool and strengthens those participating in their personal relationship with the Lord, their zeal for participation in the life of the Church, and strengthens their desire to reach out to others with the gospel message. This seminar is strongly recommended to those with a desire for more in their faith. Those interested can call the Renewal Office at (337) 265-3773 on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon.

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pictures, brought by once-infertile couples who had children after praying to Blessed John. Pilgrims and tourists can also visit a museum housed in a mansion on property once belonging to the Roncalli family. The curator of the collection is Archbishop Capovilla, who at the age of 96 continues to serve as chief custodian of Blessed Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy. Among the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibits are personal objects and vestments of Blessed John, and the bed where he died at the Vatican on June 3, 1963. Gifts from world leaders and documents from the Second Vatican Council attest to the late popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s momentous role in 20th-century history. Yet none of this display detracts from the holy simplicity that he continues to embody for millions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not nobility of birth -- being a count or marquis -- or wealth that benefits a person,â&#x20AC;? Blessed John once wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but industry, honesty and the Gospel, learned and lived.â&#x20AC;?

ing to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call, the Angelus as an example of the dynamic of prayer, Mary as the perfect model of acceptance and response to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call, the relationship between personal prayer and the community of faith, the various prayer forms through which we make our response to God, obstacles to the life of prayer, the Holy Spirit as source of our prayer response, prayer, service, and asceticism as the three foundations of the spiritual life, and the Our Father as the bedrock of Christian prayer. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conflict Resolutionâ&#x20AC;? workshop will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Level VI: Conflict Resolution, 3 credits, 2 hrs.), with sign-in to begin at 9:30 a.m. Through lecture and discussion, participants will identify sources of conflict, especially as related to dysfunction within family systems; how these behavior patterns are displayed in the classroom; how compassion and understanding are the basis for establishing re-

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was ordained for the Lafayette Diocese on June 11, 2005. No preregistration is required, and all are welcome to Fr. Michael Delcambre attend. For additional information, please contact Mary Bergeron at (337) 654-8682. Details may also be found online at www.centralregiononline.org.

LAFAYETTE The Central Region of the Lafayette will present the next meeting of Food for the Journey on Tuesday, August 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lafayette. An optional buffet lunch will be offered at 11:30 a.m. at the cost of $12 per person; the presentation will begin at 12:00 noon. The August speaker will be Father Michael Delcambre, Pastor of St. Joseph and St. Rose of Lima Churches in Cecilia. Father Delcambre

The Office of Christian Formation also hosted several Catechist Certification workshops during the month of June. The above photo is from the workshop entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Preparing Liturgies for Children.â&#x20AC;? Photo by Stephanie R. Martin

lationships without which discipline is void of effect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Sleeping Mats for the Haiti Missionâ&#x20AC;? will be from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. (Level III, IV, or V: Specialized Methods, all areas, 3 credits, 2 hrs. OR Level VI: elective substitute, 3 credits, OR Continuing Ed. for certified catechists), with sign-in to begin at 2:00 p.m. This workshop will teach participants how to make sleeping mats out of plastic grocery

bags. The sleeping mats are sent to Father Glen Meauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission in Haiti. This could be a great class or school project. In order to allow participants to begin making a sleeping mat, all are asked to bring plastic grocery bags and scissors to contribute to the supply. In addition to the workshops, a publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit featuring Our Sunday Visitor will be available for viewing from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

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Results from 2012 Louisiana Clergy Open Golf Tournament MORNING 18-HOLE HANDICAPPED TOURNAMENT

Champion Flight: 1st Flight: 2nd Flight:

1st Place Dcn. James Dale Deshotel 2nd Place Dcn. Cand. Steve VanCleve 3rd Place Sem. Garrett Savoie 1st Place Fr. Michael Delcambre 2nd Place Fr. Michael Arnaud 3rd Place Dcn. Sammy Diesi 4th Place Msgr. Robie Robichaux 1st Place Fr. Buddy Breaux 2nd Place Dcn. Jeff Trumps 3rd Place Dcn. Tim Maragos

3rd Flight:

1st Place Dcn. Jim Kincel 2nd Place Dcn. Ken Soignier 3rd Place Dcn. Tom Lindsey 4th Place Dcn. Tom Sommers

SPECIALTY PRIZES

Closest-To-Hole Par-3 Plantation #8 = $100 Academy Gift Card Fr. Buddy Breaux Longest Drive Woods #5 = $14 Sleeve of Titleist ProV1 Balls Dcn. Kenneth Soignier Longest Drive Plantation #5 = $14 Sleeve of Titleist ProV1 Balls Msgr. Richard Greene Longest Putt Woods #8 = $14 Sleeve of Titleist ProV1 Balls Dcn. Jim Kincel

PUTT-OFF TOURNAMENT

Closest-To-Hole Par-3 Woods #3 = $150 Taylor-made Burner Driver Msgr. Richard Greene Closest-To-Hole Par-3 Woods #8 = $140 Taylor-made Fairway 5-Wood Dcn. James Dale Deshotel Closest-To-Hole Par-3 Plantation #6 = $130 Callaway Golf Bag Fr. Michael Delcambre

Championship Prize Second Place Third Place

Dcn. Jim Kincel Msgr. Richard Greene Fr. Michael Delcambre

AFTERNOON 9-HOLE TEAM SCRAMBLE 1st Place Team: 1. Dcn. James Dale Deshotel (Captain) 2. Fr. Michael Delcambre 3. Dcn. Jim Kincel 4. Fr. Tom Voorhies 2nd Place Team: 1. Msgr. Richard Greene (Captain) 2. Dcn. Jerry Bourg 3. Fr. Buddy Breaux 4. Dcn. Jeff Trumps 3rd Place Team: 1. Sem. Garrett Savoie (Captain) 2. Fr. Michael Arnaud 3. Dcn. Tom Lindsey 4. Dcn. Ken Soignier

Students enjoy end-of-school field day

Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School in Lafayette celebrated the success of this year’s annual Jog-A-Thon fund raiser followed by the end-of-school field day. Students participated in competitions, water activities, dancing and various games throughout the day. Under the direction of parent and Zumba instructor, Carmen Vidrine, students and staff are pictured in the school’s gymnasium having fun while learning Zumba dance moves. Photo submitted by Sts. Leo-Seton School

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Leonville couple honored with bishop’s medal

time he was President. Mrs. Nettie LaHaye received the Bishop’s Medal because she served on the Parish Council, served as Charter Member of the Altar Society. 40 years ago she formed the St. Leo Rosary Group and promoted a mother’s

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devotion to St. Gerard Majella. Also, she has sung in the choir since she was six years old, thus making 75 years of continuous service to her local church. Mr. and Mrs. LaHaye are also celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year.

July schedule for Tell the People

Congratulations to Nettie Blanchard LaHaye (left) and her husband Joseph Anthony LaHaye (right), recent recipients of the Bishop’s Medal. The medals were presented to them by their pastor, Father Kenneth Domingue, in their home parish of St. Leo the Great in Leonville. Photo submitted by St. Leo the Great Parish

LEONVILLE Father Kenneth Domingue, pastor of St. Leo the Great Church in Leonville, recently presented the Bishop’s Medals to two of his parishioners. They are Mrs. Nettie Blanchard LaHaye and her husband, Mr. Joseph Anthony LaHaye. Mr. LaHaye received the

Bishop’s Medal because of his many years of service to the church as a Parish Council Member, a third and fourth degree Knight of Columbus, and Eucharistic Minister. Mr. LaHaye has served as a district judge for 30 years before retiring. He also served for many years in Carmelite Guild, at one

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Portrait presented to Archbishop Flynn

Dr. Ken LeBlanc (right) recently presented Archbishop Harry Flynn (left) with a portrait he painted. Dr. Leblanc, a Lafayette dentist and artist, was honored to paint the Archbishop’s portrait to hang in the lobby of Flynn Hall, a new undergraduate residence hall on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas in the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Having served as Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese from 1986-1994, Bishop Flynn was then made coadjutor archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul— Minneapolis before succeeding his predecessor to become Archbishop of the diocese in 1995. He retired in 2008. Photo submitted by Acadian Companies

LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry invites everyone to tune in for Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. on KATC TV-3. The diocesan television program, Tell the People, is also scheduled to air on the channel immediately following the Mass. Each episode of Tell the People includes the segments “Inside the Diocese” with Trista Littell, “Local Catholic News” with Stephanie Bernard, “What it Means to be Catholic” with Father Michael Champagne, CJC, and “Interview with the Bishop” with Msgr. Richard Greene and Bishop Michael Jarrell. The June 24 and July 1 episodes of Tell the People featured individual interviews with Rev.

Mr. Dustin Dought and Rev. Mr. Brian Harrington; these men were recently ordained to the Transitional Diaconate for the Lafayette Diocese. Interviews with the remaining four men who were also ordained to the Transitional Diaconate will air as follows: Jul. 08 Rev. Mr. Andre Metrejean Jul. 15 Rev. Mr. Mark Miley Jul. 22 Rev. Mr. Neil Pettit Jul. 29 Rev. Mr. Garrett Savoie Past episodes of Tell the People are available for viewing at any time through www.diolaf. org, under the Office of Radio/ TV Ministry section. Many other diocesan videos, such as special diocesan Masses and ceremonies and the segments of the rosary, can also be found in this area.

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In a June 17 interview on the diocesan television program Tell the People, then Deacon Schambough spoke of his educational background and how it influenced his eventual call to the priesthood. “I started out at school, St. Edmund in Eunice, elementary school and high school,” Schambough revealed, “and then I decided to pursue a career in computer science and management, so I have an associate degree in computer science from LSU at Eunice, and a management degree from UL at Lafayette.” After earning these degrees, Schambough worked for a time with ULL’s computing support services department. While engaged in this line of work, he found that not only did he enjoy the sense of being able to give of

himself to others, but that while providing people with computer support, he also formed deeper, more personal relationships with them which often led to discussions about family and faith. Schambough also stated that attending daily Mass at the campus’s Catholic student center (Our Lady of Wisdom) enhanced his spiritual growth during this time. The interview in its entirety may be viewed online at www. diolaf.org, under the office section of Radio/TV Ministry. During the ordination ceremony on June 23, Father Kevin Bordelon (Director of Vocations & Seminarians) presented Deacon Schambough to Bishop Jarrell. Father Donald Martin, SJ, a representative of Notre Dame Seminary where Schambough earned his theology degree, offered tes-

“. . . .with constant joy and genuine love. . .”

by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE William Schambaugh was ordained to the priesthood for the Lafayette Diocese with the exhortation from Bishop Michael Jarrell “to carry out the ministry of Christ the High Priest with constant joy and genuine love, attending not to your own concerns but to those of Jesus Christ. . .” In his homily or instruction, Bishop Jarrell emphasized the threefold ministry of the priest as teacher, priest and shepherd. “As a priest,” he said, “you will exercise the sacred duty of teaching in the name of Christ the teacher. Remember the words of St. Peter we heard this morning, ‘Teach the flock of God in your midst, not by constraint, but willingly as God would have it, not for shameful profit, but eagerly’ (1 Peter 5:2). . . . “Likewise, you will exercise in Christ the office of sanctifying,” Bishop Jarrell pointed out. “For by your ministry, the spiritual sacrifice of the faithful will be made more perfect. Being united to the sacrifice of Christ, which will be offered through your hands, in an unbloody way on the altar. “Remember when you gather others into the people of God

through Baptism,” the bishop continued, “and when you forgive sins in the name of Christ and the Church in the Sacrament of Penance, when you comfort the sick with holy oil and celebrate the sacred rites, when you offer prayers and praise and thanks to God throughout the hours of the day, not only for the people of God but for the whole world—remember then you are taken from among men and appointed in behalf of those things that pertain to God— therefore, carry out the ministry of Christ the Priest with constant joy and genuine love, attending not to your own concerns but to those of Jesus Christ. “Finally, dear son, exercising for your part the office of Christ, Head and Shepherd, while united with the bishop and subject to him, strive to bring the faithful to gather in one family so that you may lead them to God the Father, through Christ in the Holy Spirit. “Keep always before your eyes the example of the Good Shepherd who came not to be served but to serve. Keep close to your heart always the words of Jesus to His disciples, ‘let the greatest among you be the youngest and the leader as the servant,’” Bishop Jarrell concluded his instruction.

Deacon Mitch Hebert read the Gospel (Luke 22: 14-20, 24-30) during the Priesthood Ordination Mass. Photo by P.C. Piazza

timony on his behalf. Bishop Jarrell then elected Schambough for the Order of the Priesthood, and Schambough made the Promise of the Elect as the ceremony proceeded. During the Litany of the Saints, Bishop Jarrell invited all those present to pray for Schambough as he was about to be ordained. This was followed by the Laying On of Hands, in which the bishop placed his hands on Schambough’s head and silently prayed for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Bishop Jarrell then invited all concelebrating priests to also lay hands upon the elect. During the Prayer of Ordination, Bishop Jarrell extended his hands over Schambough and prayed that he may be worthy of the ministry. Father Thomas Voorhies assisted in the vesting as Father Schambough donned the stole and chasuble of the priest. Afterwards, Father Schambough once again approached Bishop Jarrell, who anointed his hands with Sacred Chrism and presented him with the Paten and Chalice for the celebration of Mass. Music for the ordination ceremony was provided by the Cathedral choir, cantor, and orchestra, under the direction of music director and organist Tom Niel. Readers for the Mass included Mary Bergeron (First Reading) and Mitchell Hebert (Second Reading). The Gospel was read by Deacon Mitch Hebert, and Bishop Jarrell delivered the homily. At the conclusion of the Mass and ceremony, a reception was held inside the Cathedral Center. Provisions for the reception

were made courtesy of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, with this year’s hosting court being Court St. Paul #1434 from St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge; the court’s regent is Kathleen Landry. The guest book for Father Schambough was also provided by a Catholic Daughter who wishes to remain anonymous. A special thanks is extended to Cathedral Pastor, Father Chester Arceneaux, and all of his staff for their contributions in the planning of this year’s ordination ceremony. Special thanks is also extended to the readers, deacons, altar servers, gift bearers, and all others who participated and attended this special occasion. The ordination ceremony may be viewed online at www.diolaf. org, under the office section of Radio/TV Ministry. The ceremony will also air on AOC (Cox. Ch. 16) at various times; please refer to www.aocinc.org for an exact programming schedule.

Father Kevin Bordelon, Director of Vocations and Seminarians, presented Schambough to the bishop. Photo by P.C. Piazaa

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Just prior to the Ordination Mass, Rev. Mr. William Schambough (left) posed for pictures with Bishop Michael Jarrell (center) and Father Kevin Bordelon (right), Director of Vocations and Seminarians.

Father Donald Martin, SJ, attended the Oridination Mass to represent Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, where Schambough earned his theology degree. Father Martin offered his testimony on behalf of Rev. Mr. Schambough before Bishop Jarrell chose to elect him for the Order of the Priesthood.

The Ordination Mass was open to all who wished to witness this very special occasion, and the Cathedral pews were filled with those who attended to show their support and offer their prayers.

During the Litany of the Saints Schambough lay prostrate while Bishop Jarrell encouraged all those in attendance to silently pray for him. Master of Ceremonies Father William Blanda (right) assisted Bishop Jarrell.

Many of the clergy from throughout the Lafayette Diocese also attended and participated in the Ordination Mass.

After hearing Bishop Jarrell announce that he had chosen to elect Rev. Mr. Schambough for the Order of the Priesthood, the congregation applauded.

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Bishop Jarrell placed his hands on the elect and prayed that he may be worthy of the ministry upon which he will soon embark. Father Thomas Voorhies assisted Father Schambough with the vesting.

Members of the clergy came forward to offer the Fraternal Kiss of Peace to the newly ordained Father Schambough.

Alongside Father Curtis Mallet, JCL (left) Father Schambough assisted in the distribution of Holy Communion.

Father Schambough celebrated his first Mass in his hometown parish, St. Anthony of Padua Church in Eunice. Photo provided by Office of Radio/TV Ministry

Members of the congregation joined hands as they prayed.

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ULL student shares perspective on Faith and Form exhibit

by Jason Knight LAFAYETTE On a Monday in the middle of May, I reported for work for the first time at the Hilliard University Art Museum on the campus of UL Lafayette. Anxious and excited, I was buzzed in, introduced around, and promptly barraged with museum vocabulary. The gist of the discussion appeared to be that they were setting up an exhibit called Faith and Form, and I was to help. This exhibit was intended to showcase symbols of the Catholic faith from churches in South Louisiana in honor of the state’s bicentennial, and—hopefully—to broaden the museum’s audience. I had never worked in a museum prior, nor did I grow up in a Catholic family, so I had no idea what I was getting into, but I was certainly eager to get started. Louisiana became a state two hundred years ago in 1812, which is reflected in the Faith and Form exhibit. Everything except for the final installation (the actual arranging, placing, and labeling of all the items) had already taken place. Much more planning had gone into acquiring and preparing the ciboria and statues of angels than I could have guessed. Museum Curator, and my new supervisor, Dr. Lee Gray, and Director Mark Tullos had communicated with local priests over the past two years to

This ciborium was loaned to the exhibition by Holy Ghost Church in Opelousas. The ciborium is used to hold the Communion hosts during the distribution of Holy Communion; it may also be used to store undistributed hosts in the church’s tabernacle. Photo by Jason Knight

This German chalice, dated late-1800’s, was loaned to the University Art Museum for its Faith and Form Exhibition by Our Mother of Mercy Church in Church Point. In the Roman Catholic Church, the chalice is used for the consecration of wine. Photo by Jason Knight

borrow enough pieces. Many of the pieces were quite old, some even older than the state of Louisiana. The oldest was a German chalice from 1708; another was dated late-1800s. Indeed, a representative sample of religious signifiers lined the walls of the gallery once the week was out. After all the painting, hanging, mounting, arranging, and labeling, an impressive display of golden chalices, porcelain statues, wooden crucifixes, and egg-tempura-painted icons surrounded us. In the center of the room and at three of the corners stood the vestments of several priests and of Bishop Joseph Francis, who was originally from Lafayette and was the fourth African–American to become a Roman Catholic Bishop. I began to understand how the flock was led when the track lighting bestowed an aura of magnificence upon each work of art. Vestments, I found out, are the traditional robes that priests wear to celebrate Mass. Vestments add an air of solemnity to the lit-

urgy. They vary in style because they are often customized for specific priests and parishes. Additionally, each priest possesses multiple vestments; displayed in the exhibit are several vestments for holidays such as Christmas, Independence Day, and Easter. There is also a funeral vestment. Speaking of the faithful, this exhibit was prepared for them as much as for those faithful to museums. Perhaps a showcase of objects with which they were acquainted would draw locals through the door, and they would be curious enough to peak into the other galleries as well. By now, congregations from local parishes have already visited the gallery to see their reliquaries and monstrances alongside similar objects belonging to other followers. They seem to appreciate the Faith and Form exposition. Hopefully, they will be inspired by the majesty of this exhibit and feel compelled to return to view other works of art continued on page 27

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which take different forms. That first week at the Hilliard University Art Museum was trying. I was an untrained actor thrown onto the stage during the climactic scene of the play. I was asked to become intimate with unfamiliar works of religious artwork. Labeling specific pieces was challenging when we had several similar objects with different histories. However, I now know the difference between a ciborium and a chalice, a monstrance and a reliquary. Although I was immersed into the museum, art, and Catholic cultures simultaneously, my week and the exhibit were successful, and I was glad to have played my small part in the production of Faith and Form, a celebration of local art and culture now showing throughout the summer at the Hilliard University Art Museum.

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum 710 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Fri. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sat. Closed on Sun., Mon., & all major holidays

A number of religious icons are also included in the University Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faith and Form display. Icons represent an ancient artistic tradition in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church; in recent years, there has been a significant revival of interest in the precise technique used in the creation of these works of art. Some of the icons on view in the Faith and Form display were created by local iconographers Faye Drobnic, Father Rex Broussard, and Father Gregory Cormier. Photo by Jason Knight

Jason Knight is a ULL graduate student in the English program, and also works at the University Art Museum, where the Faith and Form exhibit is

currently on display. The exhibition, which includes religious artifacts from several Catholic parishes in the Lafayette Diocese, is open to the public and will remain on view through September 1.

Admission: $5 for Senior Citizens (62 & over) $4 for Students (5-17) Free for children under 5

The Faith and Form exhibition also contains several crosses, such as the ones shown above, from various lenders. Other religious items currently on display include statues, vestments, and reliquaries. Photo by Jason Knight

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Father Campion on scriptural guides to current events

by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE Sometimes the scripture gives us useful comments to current events, it was pointed out by Father Joseph Campion, S.S.J., at the June 5 program of Food for the Journey. Father Campion is pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Breaux Bridge. Father Campion began his talk with a brief historical comment on his community, the Society of St. Joseph, better known as Josephites. They were started in England in 1871; in the United States, after the Emancipation Proclamation, Cardinal Vaughn set up the motherhouse in Baltimore. Their special mission was to bring the Catholic faith to African Americans. Locally, they are still in Breaux Bridge, Crowley, Rayne, Church Point and LeB-

eau. Several years ago, Father Campion’s parish in Breaux Bridge served as a refuge for many of the Josephite priests during the evacuation of New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina. Father Campion recalled that some were commenting “God was punishing New Orleans” but he described this as a “narrow view.” Such disasters, he said, “awaken in us God’s attention, and our need to get back to Him.” Father Campion recalled familiar Old Testament disasters, the destruction of the world for Noah, because the people had become so wayward. He cited the Red Sea’s envelopment of the Egyptians as they pursued the Israelites fleeing Egypt, and Jonah, “the reluctant prophet,” who was swallowed by the whale. Other reluctant

General assembly of bishops unanimously adopts ‘United For Religious Freedom’ statement ATLANTA (USCCB) The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reaffirmed by a unanimous voice vote on June 13 a recent statement of the USCCB Administrative Committee regarding the HHS mandate. At the end of their hour-long discussion of religious freedom in the United States, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of USCCB, asked the body of bishops if it would be willing to declare its approval of “United for Religious Freedom,” the unanimous statement of the Administrative Committee issued on March 14. Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, California seconded Cardinal Dolan’s motion, which was put to the body by a voice vote and unanimously affirmed.

“United for Religious Freedom” describes the bishops as “strongly unified and intensely focused in ... opposition to the various threats to religious freedom in our day,” and explains that the HHS mandate “demands our immediate attention.” The document identifies three basic problems with the mandate: “an unwarranted government definition of religion,” “a mandate to act against our teachings,” and “a violation of personal civil rights.” “United for Religious Freedom” is available on the USCCB website at: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/march-14-statement-on-religious-freedom-and-hhs-mandate. cfm.

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prophets were Jeremiah, who knew from his mother’s womb he would be a prophet, and the Old Testament Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers only to rescue them during a famine. God’s message is always repentance, Father Campion reminded the audience. In these Old Testament stories, there are descriptions of evil prevailing and God sending his messenger to call us back to God. “God creates, we rebel, we fall, God sends someone to save us,” Father Campion said. “We need to put ourselves under God’s banner. We have to be willing to be hated, to be despised, for our loyalty is to God, we are against the

(L/R) Very Rev. Thomas James, SVD, Father Joseph Campion, SSJ, and Mary Bergeron. Photo submitted by Mary Bergeron

ways of the world. Father Campion also compared the current crisis with the government trying to impose the Health and Human Resources mandate to the fight for civil rights and Dr. Martin Luther King. He reminded everyone that the U.S. bishops have filed lawsuits but also called for prayer. “We cannot forget St. Thomas More, who defied Henry VIII when the King assumed religious authority” Father Campion continued. “More had served the king, but as he went to the block to lose his head, he memorably commented, ‘I die the King’s good servant, but God’s servant first.’ Jesus told us, ‘give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God what is God’s. We must speak the truth in charity. . .we need to put love back into religion.” The Holy Father’s announcement of a Year of Faith is an opportunity to reconvert ourselves to the Lord. Father Campion suggested, “The new evangelization should begin in the confessional.”

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Charter is framework for making abuse response ‘part of our culture’

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” -now 10 years old -- was not meant to be “the last word” in solving the abuse crisis, according to the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People. Instead, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon of Joliet, Ill., said the charter has provided a framework for ongoing efforts. Its requirements are “not a temporary fix” but have to “become part of our culture,” he added. The charter was part of the U.S. bishops’ response to the clergy abuse scandal that was a top concern when they met 10 years ago in Dallas. Their June meeting took place just five months after The Boston Globe began publishing articles about the sexual abuse of minors by priests and accusations of a systemic cover-up by church officials. The reports prompted other victims across the country to come forward with allegations of abuse that put the scandal in the national spotlight. The bishops responded by developing a national policy to oust predators and protect children. They adopted the charter and ap-

proved a set of legislative norms to enforce implementation in all dioceses. They also established a lay-run National Review Board to monitor compliance, commission studies of the causes and context of the crisis, and recommend further actions. Later that year, the bishops formed a national Office for Child and Youth Protection. A decade later, the review board was scheduled to report on the effectiveness of the bishops’ response to the abuse crisis at their June 13-15 meeting in Atlanta. According to Al J. Notzon III, chairman of the National Review Board, “striking changes” have occurred in the church’s efforts to prevent and report abuse but said more work still needs to be done. The charter outlined how the church leaders would provide a safe environment for children and young people in church-sponsored activities. It established uniform procedures for handling sex-abuse allegations and adopted a “zero tolerance” policy. It also required background checks and training in child protection for church employees and required dioceses facing allegations made about priests or other church workers to alert authorities, conduct an investigation and remove the accused person from duty. Deacon Bernard Nojadera, head

of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, said even with these efforts, many Catholics are often unaware that the church has taken such an active role to stop and prevent abuse. In part, this stems from “pockets of allegations” that continue to surface, he said. Notzon also said that many Catholics do not know what the church is doing to stop abuse and said people often suggest to him that the church do things it is already doing. “Word needs to get out about what’s being done,” he told Catholic News Service May 25 from his San Antonio home. He said the general public also should know what the church is doing since abuse is a societal problem. “The church is on the leading edge and needs to share its information and let others know there are valuable things they can learn without the pain the church had to go through.” When abuse allegations emerge in the church, he said, they could stem from a failure to implement charter policies, which the review board investigates. Notzon said in recent years the church has changed the way it treats victims from “immediately getting defensive” with them to taking a more pastoral role. He also said the credibility of the audit -- measuring how dioceses comply with the charter -- has improved. “Compliance auditors are trained to look to make sure not just the law but the spirit of the law is followed.” The bishops’ level of commitment to the issue proves they know the charter is something that needs to be “supported over time,” he added, noting that the review board’s role is to “continually hold up a mirror to the bishops to say, ‘Here is your commitment and here is your response.’” A report released in April on the implementation of the charter showed that nearly all U.S. dioceses are in full compliance. James Marasco, director of StoneBridge Business Partners, the Rochester, N.Y., company that conducted the most recent audits, said in the audit that StoneBridge hopes to help the U.S. Catholic

Deacon Bernard Nojadera, director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, is pictured at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington May 31. Deacon Nojadera said he is not sure U.S. Catholics understand the steps the church has been taking to prevent and report abuse in the 10 years since the bishops adopted their “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” in 2002. CNS photo/ Bob Roller)

Church “continue to restore the trust of the faithful and heal the wounds caused by abuse.” Deacon Nojadera said healing is still a major aspect of the crisis as the church continues its outreach to survivor victims and families and address how abuse affected the entire church. “As with any deep wound, it takes time to heal,” said Bishop Conlon. He said the church’s efforts to restore credibility “take a step forward and then a step backward,” noting that when church officials do not follow protocol for reporting abuse it “sets things back for all of us.” The bishop said he is grateful to pastors and laypeople who have taken a leadership role at diocesan and parish levels to raise awareness of abuse, put standards of safety and codes of conduct in place to make the church a safe place for children. “I want to encourage everyone to stay the course,” he told CNS May 25. “We have to make assurances that what happened in the past never happens again,” he added, noting that church officials have to be “as transparent as we possibly can and have to be prayerful about it.”

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“BE FIRE!” By Graham N. Smith I’ve been pondering a very disturbing story these past few weeks, a story that most of us know little or nothing about, but would do well to heed. I went to see “For Greater Glory,” a movie based on the Cristero War, a four-year long rebellion against the Mexican government of President Plutarco Elias Calles that took the lives of 90,000 people on both sides. I knew little about this war, although friends who’ve long served as Catholic lay missionaries in Mexico have told me some things, mostly about the martyrs who gave their lives. Many of us have heard of Blessed Miguel Pro, the Jesuit priest who was killed by a firing squad as he stretched out his arms and shouted “Viva Cristo Rey!” (Long live Christ the King!) The rebellion began when the

government launched a harsh crackdown on the Catholic church in the mid-1920’s, enforcing anti-religious laws that were in the 1917 constitution and enacting still more. Churches were closed, foreign priests were deported, and religious schools were shut. I don’t want to oversimplify this, but in something as complicated as how a follower of Jesus should respond to persecution, that’s inevitable. Early in the movie, there are very passionate discussions about whether to continue passive resistance or take up arms. An economic boycott is met with violent reprisals from the government, and soon full scale armed conflict is underway. “For Greater Glory” is an epic film with a top notch score and a huge cast that includes many actors well-known in this country. In terms of production values, it ranks with the best I’ve seen in years. But it’s the message it carries that we need to take home and process. Film critic Roger Ebert said that the movie had “tunnel vi-

sion” because it focused on Catholics. It should have included other religions, he said. The truth is that the 1917 constitution put restrictions on all clergy, but it was the Catholics who were the target of the Calles government’s persecution in the mid-1920’s. That’s why there are no Presbyterians, Baptists, or Methodists in the story. Just Catholics. But Ebert missed the larger point, and that’s the one we and all other people of faith, no matter what kind, need to remember. “For Greater Glory” is a sobering illustration of what can happen to freedom of religion when a government – any government – decides that it stands in the way of that government’s grand vision for reshaping the country. The people who wrote our Constitution knew that scenario – many had come from lands where it had been played out in blood – and they didn’t want it happening here. That’s why the First Amendment begins with “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Press, speech and ev-

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erything else come after. Freedom of any kind can be fleeting, and the struggle to keep it can demand a terrible price. The main characters in this movie, many drawn from historical figures in the Cristero War, learn that firsthand. We see them anguish over what it means to follow Jesus and, at the same time, engage in terrible violence. We see them caught in the awful paradox between living in God’s love and realizing that the free will He gave us can produce great evil. In the midst of this, we see many embrace “Viva Cristo Rey!” as more than a battle cry. They are the last words on the lips of 14 year old Jose Sanchez (now Blessed) as he is brutally murdered for refusing to renounce Jesus. They are the words by which many chose to live, and to die in the fight to preserve their right to worship freely and openly. “For Greater Glory” is a “mustsee” for any religious believer, but particularly for Catholics and anyone else who calls Jesus “Lord and Savior.” It belongs in every DVD collection to be continued on page 36

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Obituary for Wanda Landry Cambre

LAFAYETTE Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda Landry Cambre were held on Saturday, June 9 at St. Mary Church in Lafayette. Father Harold Trahan, Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, was celebrant and conducted the funeral services with Deacon Neil Pettit assisting. Deacon Patrick Burke officiated at the graveside. Wanda Landry Cambre passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home after valiantly and gracefully living 17 years with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on November 11, 1925 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Albert Joseph Landry, Sr. and Clara Marie David. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Charles Cyril Cambre, Sr.; by her four brothers; Earl James, Albert Joseph, Jr., Henry David Sr., and Ernest Joseph; by her sister, Rosemary; by her oldest son, Ronald Cyril Cambre; and her granddaughter, Sydni Ann Cambre. She is survived by the oldest of her siblings, her sister Albertena;

and the second to youngest of her siblings, her brother, Father Ralph Landry; her children: Patrick Cyril Cambre of Erath, Dionne C. Robinson and husband Fredy of New Iberia, Michelle Cambre of New Iberia, Janenne C. de Clouet and husband Mark Sr. of Lafayette, Charles Cyril Cambre III and wife Denise Romero of New Iberia; her grandchildren, Aimee Cambre Martin, Kelly R. Standridge, Summer R. Patroni, Fredy Mack Robinson, Mark deClouet, Jr., Ellen D. Ritch, Matthew deClouet, Alexandre´ de Clouet, Laura de Clouet, Claire de Clouet; ten great grandchildren and one to be born in July. After moving to Lafayette in 2002, she made numerous other friends within her new church parish. A heartfelt thank you goes out to her St. Mary faith community beginning with her Pastor Father Harold Trahan, the Eucharistic ministers, and to the Life Teen kids; Dr. Chad Vincent, Dr. Zeb Sterns, and the staff of Heart of Hospice, Joann Savoie, Vera Lewis, Michelle Minor and Sherry Weekly. Special thanks also to the support given by Sister Fatima and the LYSA Soccer Community.

Obituary for Charles Francis Frey

Charles Francis Frey departed this world for his true home in heaven at 10:59 A. M. on June 8, 2012 at the age of 97. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and has lived in Picayune, MS since 2005. He attended St. Aloysius H.S. and graduated from Loyola in 1937 with a degree in chemistry. He worked at the American Can Co. where he met his wife-to-be, Mary Leonora Klopf. Charles was drafted into the Army in 1941 and served in the South Pacific until 1945. Upon his return he entered the family business, L.A. Frey & Sons, becoming president of the company in 1978. He was a longtime parishoner of St. Francis Cabrini and a member of the

Acadiana Catholic Holy Name Society. At the time of his death, he was a parishoner of St. Charles Borromeo. He is survived by his 8 daughters and 6 sons-in-law: Mary Sarco, Pat & Walter Mattingly, Betty & John Wood, Charlotte & Mark Paris, Joan & Michael Murphy, Nancy & Sam Cook, Kathleen & Michael Hein and Cheryl Frey. He was “Gramps” to 25 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren, with 5 more on the way. Survivors also include sister Marie Baehr and brothers Msgr. Andrew Frey and Fr. Jerome Frey. He will be joyfully reunited with his parents, Andrew Francis Frey and Marie Therese DeRose, his wife Leonora, sister Anna Mae, & brothers Bishop Gerard Frey, Louis, James, and Robert.

KPC Juniors brown bag project LAFAYETTE The Knights of Peter Claver Junior Clavers of Acadiana District IV will gather at the Robicheaux Center in Lafayette on Saturday, September 15 for the annual Brown Bag project. The Brown Bag project is a nationwide endeavor in which all junior courts and councils come together to donate items on behalf of local shelters. This year, the collection will target the need for cleaning supplies, toiletries, and towels.

Local participating churches in this year’s project include St. Benedict de Moor and St. Theresa in Crowley; St. Rose of Lima in Cecilia; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady Queen of Peace, St. Anthony, and St. Paul in Lafayette; Our Lady of Assumption in Carencro; and Our Mother of Mercy in Rayne. All donations will be distributed to The Faith House in Lafayette and The Assist Agency Women’s Shelter in Crowley.

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A Vacation with the Lord

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, La. (337) 662-5410 www.ourladyoftheoaks.com

Renée Hilton-Taylor, MPS Spiritual Director, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House Hands Joined

Our God waits expectantly As all these prayers arrive– His children trusting in His answers, Keeping their faith alive. Prayer has no claim On who or where you are. It only claims that God answers No matter how near or far.

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Charlene Richard Mass to be celebrated Aug. 10

RICHARD The Friends of Charlene Richard would like to remind everyone that the Annual Mass of Petition Marking the Death of Charlene Richard will be held at St. Edward Church in Richard on Friday, August 10. The rosary will be prayed at 4:45 p.m., followed by a presentation from Father Chuck Beierwaltes on the Charlene Richard Mission House and the Sarnelli Hospice Orphanage in northern Thailand. The director of the orphanage, Father Mike Shea, CSsR, will celebrate Mass at 6:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Naomi Broussard. This year’s Mass will mark the 53rd anniversary of the death

As my day awakens And I’m drawn into prayer, I join countless others The world over, from everywhere. The prayers all do differ– Our intentions are not the same. Thanksgiving, praise, and petition Are carried beyond this earthly plane.

Since her death at the age of 12, thousands have visited the gravesite of Charlene Richard to pray for this brave little girl’s intercession. Photo by P.C. Piazza

The annual Mass of Petition Marking the Death of Charlene Richard will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, at St. Edward Church in Richard. Photo by P.C. Piazza

of Charlene Richard, a local girl who died of leukemia at age 12. Since her death, thousands have visited her grave to pray for her intercession, leaving behind written prayers, photos, flowers, and other precious items belonging to the ones for whom they pray. Prior to the Mass, Father Joseph Brennan will be in St. Edward Hall to sign copies of his book, My Name is Charlene. There will also be a booth set up in front of the church to display and sell handmade crafts made by the children at the Sarnelli Hospice Orphanage, and prayer cloths and cards will be distributed by the Friends of Charlene. A reception will also be held in the hall immediately following the Mass.

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So, the hope for our world today Is to join our minds and hearts. Praying together in unison Is where peace on earth must start. Jesus spoke words of peace to His disciples firstand, then sent them to share this peace making disciples of all nations. His message began with the individual. He knew that we cannot give to others what we do not have ourselves. The song written by Jill Jackson Miller brings this message of peace to our modern world: Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. The month of July gives us an opportunity to be grateful for the freedoms that we have as Americans. This freedom is meant to promote peace not only in our homeland but throughout the world.You are invited to attend a retreat at Our Lady of the Oaks where in the quiet of prayerful reflection you can receive Jesus’ gift of peace.

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“Hands Joined” is taken from Renée’s book, Our Everywhere God: Waking Up to God’s Presence through Poetry

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Marriage 101 by Kelley Chapman

Summer: a great time for family time

School is out for the summer and it makes for a perfect opportunity to bond as a family. Many local organizations offer numerous activities for your children to participate in as well as the parents. The list of at-home activities is endless and thanks to online resources, you can find lists that are tailored to your family and ages of your children. What are ways to bond with your children for an effective use of long summer days? Stimulate your children’s minds; keep them fresh and keep them learning all summer. Attend summer reading programs at your local public library. These events are free and the library website in your area should have a schedule of events. Other activities to keep them learning are household science experiments, fun math games, and outdoor scavenger hunts where there are fun facts about what they are looking for. Keep God in your summer time and sign up at your church’s vacation bible school, which is always a summer favorite. Don’t forget to get outdoors! There is a ton to do outdoors with your family. The main goal is to keep the kids away from sitting in front of electronics for the entire summer. Simple things as riding bikes, taking walks, picnics, playing in the local park, etc. The lists for outdoor activities are endless. Be creative and get outside! Yes, we live in Louisiana where the summers are sweltering, and if you are not at the pool, outdoor activities will be not only miserable but could be dangerous. Some great indoor activities are teaching your child to cook. Invite them to assist you in measuring ingredients, stirring, and pouring. Google a country and learn how to make the famous food from that specific country such as sushi in Japan. Indoor art activities are also fun and endless. From painting to making puppets for a puppet show, there are tons of things to do together and be creative!

Opelousas Catholic students receive honors

OPELOUSAS At the Opelousas Catholic Senior Awards Banquet, Knights of Columbus Council member Steve Guidroz presented selected students with the Catholic Youth Leadership Award. Recipients were Jasmine Berzas and Ryan Hackett from Council #11270, Amber Deville and Ryan Letulle from Council #1173, and Ben Finchum from Council #3409. Ben Hargroder was also presented with the Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard General

Jasmine Berzas (left) and Ryan Hackett (right) are recipients of the Catholic Youth Leadership Award, presented to them by KC councile member Steve Guidroz (center). Photo submitted by Opelousas Catholic School

Congratulations to those Opelousas Catholic seventh graders who qualified to take the ACT as part of the Duke University Talent Search Program. Photo submitted by Opelousas Catholic School

Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Medallion. Several Opelousas Catholic seventh grade students were also honored by qualifying to take the ACT as part of the Duke University Talent Search program. Those who took the test and had outstanding results were invited for acknowledgment in a state recognition ceremony at Northwestern State University. Opelousas Catholic’s six honorees were Kristen Vidrine, Madeleine Hansen, Elizabeth Duplechain, Sarah Joubert, Thomas Artall, and Luke Guidry.

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Bishop Jarrell’s homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi

by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE “An oblation is a sacrifice to God,” Bishop Michael Jarrell explained in his homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Bishop Jarrell was celebrant of the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist for this Sunday feast day. “Six months ago, as we were struggling with the new translation of the Roman Missal, I told the priests every one of those unfamiliar words is the subject of a homily,” he recalled, before setting out to explain the word “oblation” in the day’s homily. Bishop Jarrell noted that “oblation” is not a familiar word but appears occasionally in the scriptural readings—for example, Moses offering an oblation—according to ancient liturgical customs. The ritual required the sacrifice of a living creature with the flesh consumed and the blood also consumed or sprinkled upon the people. “There was a plea for forgiveness and acceptance, or as we would say, reconciliation between the people and God,” Bishop Jarrell pointed out. “Through this process, Communion of the people was achieved, communion of the people with God and communion with one another.” “In the third Eucharistic prayer. . .there we find the word ‘oblation’,” the bishop continued. “We are addressing God when we say ‘look on us we pray on the oblation of Your Church, and recognize the sacrificial Victim whose death You willed to reconcile us to Yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of Your Son may be filled with His Holy Spirit, and may become one body, one spirit in Christ. . .’ “It talks about an oblation,

and then it explains what an oblation is. It is an oblation of the Church—not one to do at your house, not one out in the forest, not one to do anywhere by individuals,” the bishop emphasized, “and that means it is given to us, not invented by us, and recognizing the sacrificial victim, the creature offered is Jesus Christ, by whose death we will be reconciled to God. It is Christ Who has brought the Father to us and Who brings us to the Father. “Then grant that we who are nourished by the Body and Blood of Your Son, just as in the oblation of the ancient people who were fed upon the creature who was offered and upon whom blood was consumed or sprinkled upon, so we do with Christ, that we may become one body, that communion with one body, one spirit, one Christ,” Bishop Jarrell prayed. “This communion is God’s vision for the world,” Bishop Jarrell continued in his explanation. “It is a vision Jesus Christ shared with His disciples and with all of the Church after them... It is done for our Communion with God and with one another so when you hear that word, you can think, ‘I know what it means.’ It means a sacrifice to God.” Bishop Jarrell recalled that the Holy Father has proclaimed a Year of Faith beginning with October of this year and continuing to November 2013, expressing concern over a lack of faith. “I think he had in mind people who lack belief in God, but I think the crisis of faith is a lot broader than that. To some extent it affects all of us, because in our world today, most of us, to one degree or another, have

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DRE honored for 32 years of service

Our Lady of the Lake and St. Martin de Porres Churches in Delcambre extend best wishes to Mrs. Anna Trahan, who has retired from her 32-year position as Director of Religious Education for both parishes. Mrs. Trahan also served as Safe Environment Coordinator and director of Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Trahan and her family are shown with Father Herb Bennerfield (pastor) at a recent reception in her honor. Photos submitted by Father Herb Bennerfield

experienced a sense of the loss of the sacred. “Remove the sense of the sacred in our living,” the bishop pointed out, “it means we lose all that we understand was given to us by God. We lose an understanding and belief in an oblation of the Church. “The sense of the sacred has slipped away and it is always a struggle to regain our sense of the sacred. The opposite of sacred is secular. Secularity is a tough enemy. . .it says the world is enough, we do not need God. This is the great enemy for us to engage,” Bishop Jarrell pointed out. “But you and

I, dear friends, have come here today in a desire to experience the transcendent in our lives. We will acknowledge God the Father and Creator when we recite the Creed. We will join with Jesus Who is present here on the altar in the person of the priest. Jesus is also the Victim Who is offered. By His power the bread and wine are changed into His Body and Blood and offered to the Father Who receives Him with love, reconciling us to Himself and returning Him to be consumed and thereby brought into Communion with one another. This is the oblation of the Church.”

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Redemptorist School closes out the year

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viewed again and again until its message soaks into the marrow of our bones. I don’t know if I have the stuff that makes a martyr in me. Who does? I’m not inclined to pray

for it. What I do want is faith that makes Jesus shine through me and makes others want to follow Him, no matter what the cost. That’s where the only real freedom is.

DRE/Religion Administrator Day of Prayer LAFAYETTE

The 8th grade altar servers of Redemptorist Catholic School were proud to participate in the Marian Procession during the month of May. Pictured above with Father Matthew Higginbotham are: (front row) Kaitlyn Killmer and Ansley Boudreaux; (middle row) John Marceaux, Tony Arsement, Philip Mahaffey and Damon Guidry; (back row) Jacob Duplechain, Chrisitian Breaux, and Luke Stutes. Photo submitted by Redemptorist Catholic School

CROWLEY As the 2011-2012 school year came to a close, Redemptorist Catholic School in Crowley hosted a beautiful Marian Procession which included the school’s entire student body, faculty, and staff. The procession began on the school campus, led out onto the street around the school, and ended with a Crowning of Mary in the church to honor our Mother Mary during the month of May. Later in the month, the school also bid a fond farewell to its

8th-grade graduating class. The class included Bethany Leonards, Katie Hargrave, Chazsmine Gibson, Tabitha Leonards, Philip Mahaffey, Damon Guidry, Logan Leleux, Tony Arsement, Emily Coats, Victoria Callahan, Kaitlyn Killmer, Nathan Hong, Luke Stutes, Andrew Piron, Adam Foreman, Hannah Petitjean, Meghan Matlock, Ansley Boudreaux, Jacob Duplechain, Christian Breaux, John Marceaux, Ali Shamsie, and Ian Linscomb.

Congratulation to the 2011-2012 8th grade graduates of Redemptorist Catholic School. Photo submitted by Redemptorist Catholic School

Carencro Catholic School’s class of 2012

Carencro Catholic would like to congratulate its Class of 2012 and wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavors. Photo submitted by Carencro Catholic School

The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation will host a DRE/Religion Administrator Day of Prayer on Saturday, July 28, at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. The Day of Prayer will be presented by Dr. JoAnn Paradise, PhD, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., with sign-in to begin at 8:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. The $10 registration fee includes lunch for the day. DRE/Religion Administrators may attend the Day of Prayer as Level VI: 6 credits, 5 hrs. Catechists may attend as personal spiritual growth experience for Level IV or V:

4 credits, 5 hrs. The theme of Dr. Paradise’s presentation will be “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” Description: In the midst of our frenetic lives it is sometimes a struggle to claim this gift from Jesus. Our retreat will focus on claiming the gift of peace in our relationship with God, self, family and our lives as ministers of God’s Word. Through prayer and reflection we will encounter our Lord and open ourselves to his promise of peace. Registration forms for this event may be obtained online at www.diolaf.org, under the office section for Christian Formation.

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CHA urges expanded religious exemption, says government must pay By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) The Catholic Health Association, a major supporter of President Barack Obama’s health reform law, is urging the gov-

employees. In comments filed June 15 with the Department of Health and Human Services, the top three CHA officials also said the Obama administration should provide and pay for the contraceptives itself

Providence Hospital in Washington, founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1861, is pictured in a Jan. 30 file photo. The Catholic Health Association in a June 15 letter rejected the Obama administration’s latest “accommodation” for religious employers to the mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health plans. The CHA said the suggestion to have insurers pick up the costs would be “unduly cumbersome” and “unlikely to adequately meet the religious liberty concerns.” CNS photo/ Nancy Phelan Wiechec

ernment to expand its definition of religious employers who are exempt from the requirement to provide contraceptives and sterilization free of charge to their

if it insists that they must be provided at no cost to women. The five-page comments were signed by Sister Carol Keehan, a continued on page 46

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Year of Faith activities aimed at bringing Catholics closer to Jesus

by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service ATLANTA (CNS) The Year of Faith set to begin in October will give Catholics the chance to experience a “conversion” by turning back to Jesus and entering into a deeper relationship with him, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis said June 13. Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wis., told the spring meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that the 2012-13 observance stems from Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a new evangelization and will incorporate television, radio, social media and numerous online resources to better connect -- or reconnect -- Catholics with their faith. Special emphasis will be placed on explaining church teaching through liturgy and prayer, catechetical aids, parish programs, homily guides and online applications and websites. Already weekly posts on Facebook promote the lives of saints and those declared blessed and venerable, while quizzes on the Catechism of the Catholic Church help connect online users with tenets of the faith, Bishop Ricken said. The Year of Faith opens Oct. 11, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the catechism. It runs through Nov. 24, 2013, the feast of Christ the King. Pope Benedict announced the Year of Faith in Porta Fidei (“The Door of Faith”), an apostolic letter released Oct. 17, 2011. The observance envisioned by the pope under his call for a new evangelization does not propose new teachings but is “rather a ‘re-proposing’ of the Gospel to those awaiting a first evangelization and those whose roots of Christianity are deep but have experienced a serious crisis of faith due to secularization,” Bishop Ricken said. The bishops’ conference has

worked since October to develop numerous resources including apologetic material, brochures related to new evangelization and teaching aids for use by Catholics as well as the general public, he said. Many of the resources are being developed for Spanish speakers as well, he said. Bishop Ricken said a new online version of the Catechism of Catholic Church is now available on the USCCB website. He also announced that an online version of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults will be available soon on the site. The online versions have interactive features and are searchable by specific terms. Users also will be able to bookmark specific passages and will be able to view their selections on tablets and smartphones. A prayer for the new evangelization as well as intercessions for the Year of Faith also are being developed, Bishop Ricken said. In line with an initiative of the Vatican that European cities implement a “metropolitan mission” program for Lent 2013, a similar effort is being considered for the United States during the same period. Such missions would include catechesis by local bishops, the availability of the sacrament of reconciliation, devotions and popular piety, spiritual exercises and missionstyle programs in local parishes, Bishop Ricken said. Emphasis also will be placed on assisting families in observing the Year of Faith with prayer services and other catechetical resources, he added. Bishop Ricken said annual events such as the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington in February and the observance of Respect Life Month in October 2013 also will focus on the Year of Faith. More information about the observance of the Year of Faith can be found online at www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/ how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/.

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USCCB brings Catechism of the Catholic Church to new browser-based e-book format WASHINGTON (USCCB) The Catechism of the Catholic Church is now available at the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in a format identical to an e-book. The new version, currently only available in English, can be found at www.usccb.org/ beliefs-and-teachings/what-webelieve/catechism/catechismof-the-catholic-church/index. cfm. Authorized by Pope John Paul II in 1986, the Catechism of the Catholic Church was first published in 1992, with a revised second edition published in 2000. Prior to 1992, the Church had been using a universal catechism approved by the Council of Trent in 1566. Since its release in 1992, the Catechism of the Catholic Church has become a bestseller in the Church, with the USCCB alone having sold more than 988,000 print copies of the second edition. Late in 2011, the USCCB released the e-book edition, which has sold more than 7,100 copies through Amazon, iTunes and the USCCB online bookstore. “Providing the Catechism in this particular electronic format will make this foundational re-

source even more accessible to Council of Baltimore in 1884 people,” explained Bishop John when the bishops of the United Wester, chair of the USCCB States decided to publish a national catechism. The Baltimore Communications Committee. Catechism contained 421 ques“It is free to anyone who has access to the Internet.” tions and answers in 37 chapters Available through any Internet and gave unity to the teaching b r o w s e r, and understanding of the the Catefaith for milchism file displays lions of Amerand funcican Cathotions as lics. Its impact an e-book. was felt right Users can up to the dawn bookmark of the Second or highVatican Counlight arcil in 1962. eas, see “The Catfootnotes echism of in a “light the Cathob o x ” lic Church is without proving to be leaving as compelling the origiif not more, nal page, of an influand search ence on the w i t h i n Since its release in 1992, the Catechism of the Cath- faithful,” said the Cat- olic Church has become a bestseller in the Church. Bishop David echism, Ricken, Chair including by paragraph number. of the USCCB Evangelization Until the second half of the and Catechesis Committee. twentieth century, for millions “Our ability to use the new techof Catholics in the United States, the word “catechism” meant the Baltimore Catechism, which originated at the Third Plenary

Plaque dedicated to Sisters of Mount Carmel

nologies means that many more millions will be able to find the Catholic Church’s teachings on their tablets, their smartphones, and their laptops.” “The USCCB is wisely using technology to serve their constituents and they are raising the bar for engaging users,” said Dave Gallerizzo, CEO of Fig Leaf Software, the interactive Web agency that partnered with the USCCB to create the e-book. “There might be some e-book readers that have a few of these features, but I doubt you can find one that offers all of these features in a single application.” The new e-book version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church resides on the USCCB’s flagship website, www.usccb. org. The site receives more than two million visitors per month, with approximately two trillion bytes of data delivered. In addition to reading content, visitors to the site can share what they find with their social media networks, receive an RSS feed of the daily readings, and view videos of reflections on the daily Scripture readings.

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A granite plaque honoring the Sisters of Mount Carmel was recently dedicated and blessed by Father Bill Ruskoski. The plaque, which hangs in the lobby of Rayne Catholic Elementary School, was donated by the St. Joseph High School Class of 1959. The Sisters of Mount Carmel arrived in Rayne on Dec. 16, 1891, shortly after which they began Catholic education in Rayne. In attendance at the dedication were: (seated, L/R) Sr. Robert Joseph Mier, O. Carm.; Sr. Chris Griggs, O. Carm.; Sr. Angele Marie Sadler, O. Carm.; and Sr. Teresa Margaret Toups, O. Carm. (Standing, L/R) class members Annette and Fred Gossen and Mary Ann Meyer Reiners; Sr. Clare Cramer, O. Carm.; Patty Wingate Nugent, class member; Father Bill Ruskoski, pastor and school chancellor; Sr. Cheryl Scheaffer, O. Carm.; Sr. Fatima Mouton, O. Carm.; and Sr. Judith Hebert, O. Carm. Photo submitted by Lisa Soileaux/Rayne AcadianTribune

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Milton native celebrates 50 years as a priest in Discalced Carmelite Order

Father Greg Cormier was recently honored by his parishioners at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Baldwin, in conjunction with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Sacre Coeur #2572. Father Cormier was instrumental in establishing a Catholic Daughters court in the parish in 2006 and has served as its chaplain ever since. Court members presented him with a plaque of appreciation during their Priest Appreciation Day program and dinner in June. Photo submitted by Bernice Broussard

Registration for Cycle 6 of VLCFF LAFAYETTE Registration for Cycle 6 of the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) will open on Tuesday, July 10 and close on Wednesday, August 22. Classes within the cycle will be conducted from August 26-September 29. In the Lafayette Diocese, successful completion of VLCFF courses may be applied toward a Certificate in Catechesis, or toward the continuing education hours required by the dioceseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Catholic Schools. Also, since the diocese is a partner in the VLCFF, all residents within the diocese may participate at the

reduced cost of $40 per course. Courses to be offered during Cycle 6 will include: Administration in Ministry; Many Faces of Adult Learners; Mary in Scripture and Tradition; and Praying with Children. A complete list of all courses and their full descriptions is accessible online at www. vlc.udayton.edu. A calendar of remaining cycles for 2012 is also available through this site. For further information on the partnership between the University of Dayton Institute for Pastoral Initiative and the Lafayette Diocese, please contact the Office of Christian Formation at (337) 261-5550.

CDA court honors Cathedral clergy

The Catholic Daughter Court Immaculata recently hosted its annual Priests Appreciation Dinner for the clergy of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette; the Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer-assigned seminarians were also included. Pictured above from left to right are seminarian Peyton Bourque, Rev. Mr. Brian Harrington, Father Herb Bennerfield, grand regent Cheryl Luke, Fathers Chester Arceneaux and Kevin Bordelon, and seminarian Matthew Hebert. Photo submitted by Kathleen Toups

Congratulations to Father Henry Bordeaux, OCD, who recently celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Carmelite priest. Father Bordeaux is currently assigned to Little Flower Church in Oklahoma City, OK, but he returned to his native home in Milton where he celebrated Mass at St. Joseph Church. He was assisted by Fathers Aaron Melancon (Pastor, St. Joseph) and Conley Bertrand, and Deacon Cody Miller. Photo submitted by Kathleen Harrison

September pilgrimage to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS Father Brad Guillory and the parishioners of St. Joseph Church and St. Louis Mission Chapel in Parks invite everyone along on a pilgrimage to New Orleans on Saturday, September 8. Limited spaces are available and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $55 per person (nonrefundable), which includes the round-trip on a deluxe motor coach and gratuity for the driver, as well as donations to the Seelos Shrine and Ursuline Convent. Those who are interested should reserve their spaces before July 31. The motor coach will depart from St. Joseph Church in Parks at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, with a morning stop in

Baton Rouge for coffee and beignets. Once in New Orleans, the group will visit the national shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, a Redemptorist priest beatified by Blessed Pope John Paul II in the year 2000. The group will also visit the national shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor located in the Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley. Free time will be allowed for shopping and/or lunch in the French Quarter before the group attends 5:00 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. Louis. Departure from New Orleans is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. For further information, please contact Iva Clavelle at (337) 2335521.

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2012 retreats with Community of Jesus Crucified

ST. MARTINVILLE The Community of Jesus Crucified encourages everyone to mark their calendars for the following retreats which will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center in St. Martinville. Two Men of God retreats have been scheduled for the weekends of August 10-12 and November 30-December 2. Both of these silent retreats will be presented by Father Michael Champagne, CJC, and will focus on helping men to better understand and respond to their baptismal call to holiness in their state of life. Members of the Community of Jesus Crucified will also conduct a free Women of the Eucharist retreat during the weekend of October 19-21. The retreat will include quiet time to pray, opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, adoration of the Eucharist, and free time to stroll through the retreat centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful grounds. Further details and registration information for all retreats may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Moss at (337) 453-2385.

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Cathedral hosts prayer service for good weather

by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE â&#x20AC;&#x153;If God is with us, who can be against us?â&#x20AC;? This was the theme of the homily by Father Chester Arceneaux at the prayer service during the hurricane season, sponsored by the Central Region of the Lafayette Diocese. Presiding at the annual service in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist was Father Thomas James, S.V.D., regional vicar.Â Representatives from church parishes in the Central Region, which includes the civil parish of Lafayette and upper St. Martin, were also in attendance. Father Arceneaux, pastor of the Cathedral, emphasized, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here to become stronger,â&#x20AC;? citing the Gospel of Mark (4: 35-41), which is the account of Jesus in the boat with the apostles, crossing the sea of Galilee and calming the waters.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is with us in the midst of the storms that are before us.Â Southwest Louisiana has encountered many storms and the faith of our people has been strong,â&#x20AC;? Father Arceneaux said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know as a community we

have been strongest when we pull together in witness to the love of Christ. This was the theme of the second reading (St. Paul, Letter to the RomansÂ 8: 31-39). What will separate us from the love of God? If God is for us, who or what can be against us? â&#x20AC;&#x153;EvenÂ Â though we encounter adversity, troubles and storm,

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette recently hosted a special prayer service, encouraging the residents of Acadiana to pray for protection during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurricane season. Attending the prayer service were (L/R) Very Rev. Thomas James, SVD, Father Chester Arceneaux, Father Cyprian Eze, and Deacon C.J. Smith. Photo submitted by Mary Bergeron

we have confidence to carry on in faith and petition, knowing that our God loves us, HeÂ watches over us...Â May the Lord bless and protect us, may he watch over us and keep us al-

ways close to Him as we come in faith and trust in Him,â&#x20AC;? Father Arceneaux concluded. Other parts of the prayer service carried out the theme.Â The opening hymn was â&#x20AC;&#x153;O God Our Help in Ages Past,â&#x20AC;?Â and included the words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blastâ&#x20AC;? while the scripture readings referenced divine intervention. The Litany of the Saints invoked familiar names such as St. John, Sts. Peter and Paul, and St. Basil. Similarly, the intentions of the general intercessions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That the Lord of Nature will spare the Gulf Coast destruction from the threat of hurricanes, we pray to the Lordâ&#x20AC;? and the appropriate response, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord save your people.â&#x20AC;? Assisting Father Arceneaux was Deacon C.J. Smith, who read the Gospel and led the general intentions.Â Reading the scriptures were Jeanne Kramer and Adele Blue.Â Server was Mike Breaux.Â Also present in the sanctuary was Father Cyprian Eze.Â Cantor was Melody Thibodeaux.Â Tom Neil was organist.

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Village of Hope dinner supports work of Haiti mission

by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE The City Club in Lafayette recently hosted a special evening of fine dining and entertainment which allowed the people of Acadiana to show their support for the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission. The dinner was sponsored by Father Glenn Meaux, in partnership with Cross Catholic Outreach. Through Father Meaux’s efforts, the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) began its work on the Haitian community of Kobonal in 1989. At that time, Kobonal was “the darkest corner of the Diocese of Hinche” and the people there were struggling to carry on with a lifestyle that offered little or nothing to them. Food was scarce, job opportunities were nearly non-existent, and suffering seemed to be the only thing offered in abundance. However, much has changed there during the last two decades, thanks in part to the generosity of the people of Acadiana. Today, the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission has established nine separate ministries to lend aid to approximately a dozen villages within a 10-mile range of Kobonal. Spiritual formation programs focus on helping the villagers know the Word of God. The destitute/elderly program, which was one of the first to be established, aims to provide for those who are elderly, widowed, destitute, orphaned, and mentally

Since 1989, the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission has ministered to some of the world’s poorest through programs which enrich not only their spirituality but also their very way of life. Photo submitted by Cross Catholic Outreach

or physically ill. Other ministries, such as the agriculture and animal husbandry programs, encourage villagers to develop the skills they need to become selfsufficient by allowing them to grow their own crops and raise their own livestock rather than depending on outside sources to obtain them; the adult education program furthers this self-sufficiency by teaching the adults how to read and write. Additionally, there is a mission bakery that provides bread and a sewing ministry project that provides uniforms for the children of the mission school. The water project is responsible for creating access to clean, fresh water to the area. Then there is the housing project, which spearheads the construction of simple but sturdy four-room homes for the people in the villages. One hundred percent of all proceeds generated by the recent Village of Hope dinner

The ministries of the SOLT Kobonal Mission encourage the local people to become self-sufficient. The mission’s school, for instance, is greatly supported by the sewing project ministry, which trains adults to sew so they can provide uniforms for the children. Photo submitted by Cross Catholic Outreach

have been dedicated to this particular branch of ministry in the Kobonal Haiti Mission. “Housing is the most important thing to give to a family,” stated Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, who visited Lafayette for the first time in order to attend the dinner. “It offers stability, a place where mothers can cook and where children can do homework.” Cross Catholic Outreach (formerly known as Cross International) has been in partnership with the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission since 2004, approximately two years after Cavnar and senior vice president Brian Schutt founded the organization. Prior to that move, both men had extensive experience in working with other non-profit organizations dedicated to helping the poor; however, they had noticed that oftentimes the help was only short-term and did not necessarily provide for long-term operations. Thus, their goal was to establish

an organization that did foster long-term involvement, which is why Cross Catholic has formed a relationship with the Kobonal Haiti mission. “It’s such a great mission,” stressed Mr. Cavnar. “What Father Meaux has done there is a prime example of effective charity and evangelization, and one of the things that I really admire is that while he has brought in missionaries from the U.S., he has also developed great leadership among the locals.” Again, the housing project serves as an excellent illustration of this in the way that it operates. While U.S. volunteers were brought in to assist in developing the project, they have also trained local villagers to be employed as cement workers, carpenters, and painters so that they can continue to build and provide houses within their own communities. It is a current goal of Cross Catholic to help raise funding for the construction of 54 of these houses before the end of the year 2012. Approximately 220 people attended the Village of Hope dinner and participated in the live and silent auctions that were held in conjunction. Altogether, the evening generated a total of $263,000, with a net of $230,000 in support of the housing project effort. Additional information on the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission can be found online at www.solthaitimission.org. Information on Cross Catholic Outreach may be found at www.crosscatholic.org.

The ministries of the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission have helped to strengthen and improve the family structure in approximately 12 villages located within a 10-mile range of Kobonal, Haiti, which was once known as “the darkest corner” of the country’s Diocese of Hinche. Photo submitted by Cross Catholic International

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Incomplete Seminary Burses Taj Glodd is the son of Mrs. Zelma Kenneson Glodd. He is sponsored by St. Theresa Parish in Crowley and is currently in his third theology year at Sacred Heart School of Theology, WI. Rev. Mr. Brian Harrington is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harrington. He is sponsored by the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Lafayette and is currently in his fourth theology year at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Matthew Hebert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hebert. He is sponsored by St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Abbeville and is currently in his fourth college year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA. Quinn Hebert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hebert. He is sponsored by Our Lady of Wisdom Parish in Lafayette and is currently in his second college year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA. Alex LeBlanc is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. LeBlanc. He is sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Delcambre and is currently in his second college year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA.

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St. Ignatius students Bonnie Plants program

At St. Ignatius School in Grand Coteau, third graders in Mrs. Catherine Olivier’s class participated in the Bonnie Plants program. Back in October, students began raising cabbage plants at home, and in May they harvested their cabbages and brought them to school to be weighed to see who had grown the largest cabbage in the class. The winner was Victoria Huval, whose cabbage weighed in at 8.5 lbs. Her name will be entered into a drawing with other 3rd grade students from Louisiana for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Pictured above from left to right are Elizabeth Tanner, Adaire Olivier, Cameron Cormier, Victoria Huval, and Caleb Thomas. Photo submitted by St. Ignatius School

Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Michael School

CROWLEY St. Michael Church in Crowley recently held a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 2011-2012 eighth grade class of St. Michael School. Celebrating the Mass was Father Gary Schexnayder, Father Jared Suire and Deacon Rodless LeLeux. The students presented red roses to their parents to thank them for their Catholic education and guidance during their time at St. Michael School. School principal Mrs. Myra Broussard delivered a heartfelt speech to the class, and Father Schexnayder presented each student a certificate of completion. The event marked a beautiful and spiritual completion of their time

at St. Michael School and a start to their high school years. In related news, St. Michael School also recently held its annual Academic Pep Rally, where the students received awards for Principal’s List, Honor Roll, Art, President’s Excellence Award, and many more. The school also presented the Billy McDaniel Religion Award to Allie Richard. The award was presented in memory of Mr. Bill McDaniel, school facility manager and a dear friend to the St. Michael family. As the recipient, Allie received a medal, certificate, and a $500 scholarship to be applied toward her eighth grade year at St. Michael’s.

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All photos by Paul Kieu expect Alex LeBlanc

Come & See retreat on August 18

ST. MARTINVILLE Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center in St. Martinville will host a Come & See Day of Recollection on Saturday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This retreat is for those who would like answers to the questions: • What is religious life? • What is a sister? • What is the difference between a priest and a brother? • How do religious live? • How does one become a religious? • What is a consecrated virgin? • How do I discern? There is no cost to attend, although participants should bring a brown bag lunch. Mass and the opportunity for confession will be offered. For additional information, please contact Father Michael Champagne, CJC, at (337) 394-6550.

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 eighth grade class of St. Michael School. Photo submitted by St. Michael School

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Life Awareness vocational discernment retreat Aug. 31-Sept. 2

LAKE CHARLES The Dioceses of Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Lake Charles will sponsor the third Life Awareness Retreat from August 31-September 2 at the St. Charles Center in Lake Charles. This three-day retreat experience is open to men and women within the age range of 17-40 who are seeking to discern the call to a religious vocation in their lives. The cost of participating in the weekend is $25 per person, and financial assistance is available upon request for those in need. An informational brochure which includes a registration form may be found online at www.diolaf.org/awareness. To register, please fill out the registration form and mail it along with a check made payable to the Diocese of Lafayette to: Diocese of Lafayette, Office of Vocations, 1408 Carmel Av-

enue, Lafayette, LA 70501. The Life Awareness Retreat provides an opportunity for men and women who are discerning a call to either the priesthood or consecrated religious life to interact with several priests and religious brothers and sisters through a combination of lectures, group and private discussions, and prayer. There is no pressure at any time to make a decision or commitment during

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Daughter of Charity who is CHA president and CEO; Robert V. Stanek, who recently completed a term chairing the CHA board; and Joseph R. Swedish, the chairman for 2012-13. The three said the administration’s proposed “accommodation” that would allow nonexempt religious employers to provide the contraceptives through a third party “would be unduly cumbersome and would be unlikely to meet the religious liberty concerns of all of our members and other church ministries.” They said the current definition of a religious employer in the HHS rules raises “serious constitutional questions.” To be exempt from the contraceptive mandate, a religious organization “has the inculcation of religious values as its purpose; primarily employs persons who share its religious tenets; primarily serves persons who share its religious tenets; and is a nonprofit organization” under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code. The CHA leaders proposed instead that an organization be defined as religious if it “shares common religious bonds and con-

victions with a church” -- a definition already applied in Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Service code. Even if the definition is expanded to include Catholic hospitals and health care organizations, as well as other ministries of the church, “the government will need to develop a way to pay for and provide such services directly to those employees who desire such coverage without any direct or indirect involvement of religious

the actual retreat. Rather, the goal is to offer a realistic view of what it means to live and carry out a religious vocation in today’s world to aid individuals in their discernment process. “This was the most spiritual and wonderful experience of my life,” praised one participant from the first Life Awareness Retreat, held in 2010. “It has taught me about myself and God. I am at peace, yet thirsty for more.”

“I wish I had invited more friends to experience this,” expressed another. The Life Awareness Retreat is an overnight experience, with room and board provided for the duration of all scheduled activities. This year’s retreat will open on Friday, August 31, with registration and dinner from 5:00-7:00 p.m. During dinner, participants will be encouraged to become acquainted with one another, as well as with the priests and religious brothers and sisters who will be guiding them throughout the entire retreat. Casual dress is recommended for the retreat experience, although participants are reminded to include proper attire for the retreat’s closing Mass on Sunday.

employers” under the expanded definition, the CHA comments said. CHA spokesman Fred Caesar told Catholic News Service that the comment letter is “part of our continuing efforts to work with the administration to resolve this issue appropriately.” The CHA comments opened by saying that the national leadership organization for the Catholic health care ministry “has long insisted on and worked for the right of everyone to affordable, accessible health care” and had

“welcomed the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” and its requirement that “certain preventive services be available at no cost to the individual.” “We remain deeply concerned, however, with the approach the administration has taken with respect to contraceptive services, especially abortifacient drugs and sterilization,” the letter said. In a footnote, CHA said the drug known as ella “can interfere with implantation of a fertilized egg,” which the Catholic Church views as an abortion. CHA said the administration’s proposed “accommodation” announced Feb. 10 “seemed at the time to be a good first step,” but “our examination and study of the proposal as outlined then (and later) has not relieved our initial concerns.” As outlined in an “advance notice of proposed rulemaking,” the “accommodation” would allow nonexempt religious employers to contract with a “third-party administrator” or “independent agency” that receive funds from other sources, such as rebates from drug makers, to provide free contraceptives to covered employees. HHS had asked for comments during a three-month period that was to end June 19.

Dominican Sister Mary Diana Dreger, a physician, sees a patient at St. Thomas Family Health Center South in Nashville, Tenn., in this 2011 file photo. The Catholic Health Association in a June 15 letter rejected the Obama administration’s latest “accommo dation” for religious employers to the mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health plans. The CHA said the suggestion to have insurers pick up the costs would be “unduly cumbersome” and “unlikely to adequately meet the religi ous liberty concerns.” CNS photo/Theresa Laurence, Tennessee Register

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